Why We Can Trust God Thursday June 13,2013 Hebrews 10:19-23 Hebrews 10:19-23 NIV [19] Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, [20] by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, [21] and since we have a great priest over the house of God, [22] let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. [23] Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. In our troubled world, injustice, crime, and dishonesty fill the news. The one constant seems to be change. By contrast, we have a God whose actions are perfect, whose character is flawless, and who is faithful to keep every promise He’s made. He is “the same yesterday and today and forever” (Heb. 13:8). Hebrews 13:8 NIV [8] Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. We can have complete confidence in Him because He is . . . • Omniscient. Our Father knows what is happening with every person at every moment (Luke 12:2-3). Luke 12:2-3 NIV [2] There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. [3] What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs. His knowledge is complete—no circumstance is hidden from Him; there is no motive or thought process that He does not discern. • Omnipotent. God has total power over all things; nothing is outside His control. He uses His might to bring about His perfect will. No authority in heaven or on earth can thwart His purposes (Job 42:2; Job 42:2 NIV [2] “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. Matt. 19:26). Matthew 19:26 NIV [26] Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” • Omnipresent. No person or place is outside of God’s presence (Ps. 139:7-12). Psalm 139:7-12 NIV [7] Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? [8] If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. [9] If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, [10] even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. [11] If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” [12] even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. All space and time is within His sight, and He never overlooks anything or anyone. • Truthful. God cannot lie—He always speaks truth. We can fully trust His Word and His responses to our prayers. • Loving. We can also have confidence in the Lord’s intentions, because His character is pure love (Rom. 8:28; Romans 8:28 NIV [28] And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 1 John 4:8). 1 John 4:8 NIV [8] Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. God’s nature is not affected by time, place, people, or circumstances. He never makes a mistake in what He says or does, because His knowledge is perfect, His sovereignty is complete, and all is within His sight. Every promise is guaranteed in Jesus Christ (2 Cor. 1:20). 2 Corinthians 1:20 NIV [20] For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. For all our days, He’s the One we can count on. Hallelujah! Copyright 2013 In Touch Ministries, Inc. All rights reserved. intouch.org. In Touch grants permission to print for personal use only.
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