Embracing God's Faithfulness Through Life's Journey

1) "You see, God's faithfulness is not a wage we earn, but rather it's a gift we receive. You can't earn God's faithfulness in your life. He's faithful even when we're unfaithful. But his faithfulness can change unfaithfulness to faithfulness. I've seen that in my own life, how God has worked. I've been saved 50 years now. It's hard to believe. Hard to believe. It's like my salvation. Salvation is catching up to my years of age, but I don't want it to catch up altogether because that means I stop breathing and living life. And then that means then quickly, then my salvation would approach that and overtake it because our salvation carries into eternity." [01:29] (43 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


2) "The faithfulness of God will work on the areas where we need his assistance. We need his help. Thank God he loves us and he works with us. Amen. He transforms us. Some people just get used to living with the way things are. God says, hey, I can help you with that. I can change that. And I can get you away from that if you allow. He told me to assist. Why would we ever say no to a God like that? Amen. Praise the Lord." [04:42] (31 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


3) "If we are teachable, nothing's impossible. If we are teachable, I believe this is from the Holy Spirit, everything is, redeemable. He will redeem us. That's why one of his name is Redeemer. He's the Kingsman, Redeemer, the faithfulness of God. See, David, because he was teachable, when he was wrong, he was quick to repent. You'll see that all through his lifetime. And even after the great sin, if you can use those terms, because in God's eyes, sin is sin, but some sins have more ramifications and rippling effects than others." [06:12] (42 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


4) "Life is a journey. I've seen a lot over 68 years. Probably only remember 65 years of it, because from the age of three under, it's not much you can recollect, even though you absorb it. And over that, it's been a journey. Sometimes it can be a scary journey. Anyone ever had a scary moment during that journey? I've had those times. But God's been faithful. And sometimes it's a mountaintop experience. God's faithful. Whether you're in the valley, on the mountaintop, or right in between. Sometimes making the climb can be very challenging as well, can't it? But God is always, always faithful." [09:32] (44 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


5) "In other words, our journey is about a predetermined path. God has already set his GPS. He knows where he's heading when it comes to our lives. We may not always know it, but then again, that's where trust comes in. If we commit to him, he has promised that he will direct our paths, our comings, our goings, our steps, our journey. That's the beauty of the Lord. Trust beyond borders, like we sang in that last song, oceans." [11:26] (39 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


6) "Mercy is receiving what you don't deserve to keep you from what you do deserve. I don't see any phones out. Everybody watching online, hit pause. You can pause me today. They can't, but you can. Mercy is receiving what you don't deserve, which is judgment to keep you, which is grace to keep you from what you do deserve, judgment. In fact, grace and mercy work hand in hand. Grace is the approval, the favor of God, which releases the mercy of God. Because of God's favor, because of his grace, great grace, scripture calls it. There's mercy. There's hope." [24:10] (51 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


7) "In conclusion, God's faithfulness isn't about who you are, but rather about who He is. If you look at who you are, you'll be very discouraged at certain seasons and segments of your life. Maybe it's even one of those seasons now. No, look at who you are. Look at who He is. Allow the Lord to direct your steps. Like I said, we're all a work in progress. That's why I love the words of St. Paul the Apostle found in Philippians chapter 1 verse 6. He who has begun a good work in you will, not might, will. Everyone say will. He who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ." [33:53] (63 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)


8) "When you follow God's direction for your life, he will make you, good. He will make you mighty. He will enable you to prevail. He will strengthen you. Amen? How many want some of that? Just lift your hands towards them and say, yes, Lord. Give me some of that. But there's always a however. And you'll find however, as you learn to walk, there will be times, my next point, when you fall. Nobody wants to fall or stumble, do they?" [19:09] (40 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)