God reminds us of His faithfulness. He does this especially in times of transition when we are unsure of our future, as seen in the life of Moses. Exodus 3:5 “Do not come any closer,” the Lord warned. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground. 6 I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” When Moses heard this, he covered his face because he was afraid to look at God. [1]
When the Lord spoke to Moses from the burning bush, He identified Himself by referring to His relationship with the patriarchs. This reminded Moses that God’s covenantal promises to Israel remained valid and significant. It was not a different God addressing Moses, but the same God who interacted with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
As Moses’ life continued to unfold, God would reveal Himself to Moses more intimately than He had to any of the patriarchs. Yet it all began with God reminding him of the covenant bridge they met on. Some might have believed that God had neglected His covenant during the 400 years of Israel’s slavery in Egypt. However, God was actively working during that period, maintaining and increasing the nation.
Great is Thy Faithfulness
One of my favorite hymns is “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” As I have grown in faith, I have come to trust and depend more on God’s unwavering faithfulness. In the original Old Testament language, faithfulness means being steady or steadfast.[2] In a world that values change, it is reassuring to have something stable to hold onto.
When life turns upside down, you can rely on God’s faithfulness to be your rock. He does not change with the times or culture. He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. Like the North Star amid turbulent seas, He is faithful and steady, ready to guide us if we keep our eyes on Him. Nothing you or anyone else can do will prevent Him from remaining faithful to His Word. If you need an anchor today, call out to Him—He will answer and guide you faithfully.
God is Faithful in Transition
God was with Moses as he entered a significant transition in his life, and He is with us during transitions in our lives. Transitions are not easy, even when they are for our own good. In our transition from life to death to eternal life, we need to remember that God is faithful and that His word is an assurance. John 3: 16 For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.[3]
During tough times, recall the valleys God led us through and remember His goodness. Psalm 27: 13 Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.14 Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. [4]
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[1,3,4] Tyndale House Publishers. (2015). Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Tyndale House Publishers.