Thursday, February 2, 2023

Reflection - Paul Van Gorder - The Father's Faithfulness

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 33, "The Father's Faithfulness", Page 39.
By Paul Van Gorder, Our Daily Bread Author


 Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail . . . great is your faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:22-23
PHOTO: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail . . . great is your faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:22-23
Read:  Psalm 107:1-16

Missionary Hudson Taylor, the humble servant of God to China, demonstrated extraordinary trust in God's faithfulness. In his journal he wrote: "Our heavenly Father is a very experienced One. He knows very well that His children wake up with a good appetite every morning . . . He sustained 3 million Israelites in the wilderness for 40 years. We do not expect He will send 3 million missionaries to China; but if He did, He would have ample means to sustain them all . . . Depend on it, God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply."

We may be faint and weary, but our heavenly Father is all-powerful. Our feeling may fluctuate, but He is unchangeable. Even creation itself is a record of His steadfastness. That's why we can sing these words from a hymn by Thomas Chisholm: "Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love."

What an encouragement to live for Him! Our strength for the present and hope for the future are not based on the stability of our own perseverance, but on the fidelity (faithfulness) of God. No matter what our need, we can count on the Father's faithfulness.

The best reason for hope is God's faithfulness.
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Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail . . . great is your faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:22-23
Read:  Psalm 107:1-16
 

Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail . . . great is your faithfulness. - Lamentations 3:22-23
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Missionary Hudson Taylor, the humble servant of God to China, demonstrated extraordinary trust in God's faithfulness. In his journal he wrote: "Our heavenly Father is a very experienced One. He knows very well that His children wake up with a good appetite every morning . . . He sustained 3 million Israelites in the wilderness for 40 years. We do not expect He will send 3 million missionaries to China; but if He did, He would have ample means to sustain them all . . . Depend on it, God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply."


 Missionary Hudson Taylor, the humble servant of God to China, demonstrated extraordinary trust in God's faithfulness.
PHOTO: Missionary Hudson Taylor, the humble servant of God to China, demonstrated extraordinary trust in God's faithfulness. In his journal he wrote: "Our heavenly Father is a very experienced One. He knows very well that His children wake up with a good appetite every morning . . . He sustained 3 million Israelites in the wilderness for 40 years. We do not expect He will send 3 million missionaries to China; but if He did, He would have ample means to sustain them all . . . Depend on it, God's work done in God's way will never lack God's supply."
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We may be faint and weary, but our heavenly Father is all-powerful. Our feeling may fluctuate, but He is unchangeable. Even creation itself is a record of His steadfastness. That's why we can sing these words from a hymn by Thomas Chisholm: "Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love."


 We may be faint and weary, but our heavenly Father is all-powerful.
PHOTO: We may be faint and weary, but our heavenly Father is all-powerful. Our feeling may fluctuate, but He is unchangeable. Even creation itself is a record of His steadfastness. That's why we can sing these words from a hymn by Thomas Chisholm: "Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love."
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What an encouragement to live for Him! Our strength for the present and hope for the future are not based on the stability of our own perseverance, but on the fidelity (faithfulness) of God. No matter what our need, we can count on the Father's faithfulness.


What an encouragement to live for Him!
PHOTO: What an encouragement to live for Him! Our strength for the present and hope for the future are not based on the stability of our own perseverance, but on the fidelity (faithfulness) of God. No matter what our need, we can count on the Father's faithfulness.
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The best reason for hope is God's faithfulness.


The best reason for hope is God's faithfulness.
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 Reflect and Pray
PHOTO: Reflect and Pray
Thank You, Lord, that we can trust in Your
faithful presence at all times.
Help us to wait patiently for You to manifest
Your steadfast loving presence.
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Reflection - Paul Van Gorder - The Father's Faithfulness
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 33, "The Father's Faithfulness", Page 39.
By Paul Van Gorder, Our Daily Bread Author


Other Books (Links)

"Faithful to the end", A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, @ 2014 by Robert M. Solomon

'Faithful to the end', A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, @ 2014 by Robert M. Solomon<br>
Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/06/reflection-faithful-to-end-links.html


"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/10/reflection-finding-rest-for-soul-links.html


"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

'Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-i.html


"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon

'Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-iv.html 


"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/04/reflection-songs-of-christmas-links.html
 

"Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, © 2019 by Robert M. Solomon

Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part I - III (Links), posted on Wednesday, 09 December 2020
Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part I - III (Links), posted on Wednesday, 09 December 2020
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/12/reflection-growing-old-gracefully-part.html
 

Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part IV - V (Links), posted on Thursday, 22 April 2021
Reflection - Growing Old Gracefully, Part IV - V (Links), posted on Thursday, 22 April 2021
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2020/12/reflection-growing-old-gracefully-part_9.html
 

"Teach Us to Number Our Days", © 2008 by David Roper

Reflection - Number Our Days, Chapter 1 - 40 (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 November 2021
Reflection - Number Our Days, Chapter 1 - 40 (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 November 2021
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2021/11/reflection-number-our-days-chapter-1-40.html
 
 
Reflection - Number Our Days, Chapter 41 - 64 (Links), posted on Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Reflection - Number Our Days, Chapter 41 - 64 (Links), posted on Wednesday, 16 March 2022
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2022/03/reflection-number-our-days-chapter-41.html
 
 
"He Walks with Me - Devotions for Your Caregiving Journey with God",  © 2018 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Shelly Beach

 Reflection - He Walks with Me (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 August 2022Reflection - He Walks with Me (Links), posted on Tuesday, 16 August 2022
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2022/08/reflection-he-walks-with-me-links.html



Reference
[1] From "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Chapter 33, "The Father's Faithfulness", Page 39.


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