Trusting God's Unchanging Nature Amidst Doubt

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Day 1: Trust in God's Promises

God's promises are not a matter of "yes and no", but a confident "yes". His promises are guaranteed and we don't need to question them. God's truthfulness is questioned due to the deception of others, but we must remember that God is not a liar. [20:46]

2 Corinthians 1:18-20 - "But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me and Silas and Timothy—was not “Yes” and “No,” but in him it has always been “Yes.” For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ."

Reflection: Reflect on a promise from God that you are holding onto. How does knowing that God's promises are a confident "yes" strengthen your faith?

Day 2: God's Unchanging Character

God's character never changes. Regardless of our circumstances, whether in good times or bad, God remains the same. His love for us is constant and unwavering. [40:12]

Exodus 34:6 - "And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness."

Reflection: How has the unchanging character of God been evident in your life recently?

Day 3: The Impossibility of Prophecy Fulfillment

The fulfillment of prophecies in the Bible is not a mere coincidence or human orchestration. It is a divine act that only God could have put together. This affirms the truthfulness of God's word. [18:45]

2 Peter 1:21 - "For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit."

Reflection: Reflect on a prophecy in the Bible that has been fulfilled. How does this strengthen your trust in God's word?

Day 4: God's Truthfulness Amidst Deception

In a world where deception is rampant, God's truthfulness stands firm. The devil's deceit can lead some to view God as dishonest, but we must remember that God is not a liar. [33:13]

John 8:44 - "You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies."

Reflection: How can you guard your heart and mind against the devil's deceit and hold onto God's truthfulness?

Day 5: God's Sovereignty Over Our Understanding

We cannot fully comprehend God's ways because His thoughts are higher than ours. This does not make God a liar, but rather affirms His sovereignty. We must trust in His wisdom even when we don't understand. [31:54]

Isaiah 55:8-9 - "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."

Reflection: Reflect on a situation where you didn't understand God's ways. How did you see His wisdom unfold in that situation?

Sermon Summary

In this sermon, I was reminded of the deceptive nature of the enemy, who thrives on creating confusion and doubt about God's word. The enemy's goal is to make us believe that God is a liar and cannot be trusted. However, I was reassured that God is truth, and He will never go against His nature. This means that when God promises something, I can trust that He will come through. I was also reminded that God's character is unchanging, regardless of the circumstances of life. Even in the midst of pain and struggle, God's love and compassion remain constant.

The sermon also addressed the reasons why some people believe God lies. One reason is that their experiences with God do not line up with their expectations. However, I was reminded that healing is available for all people, but it is all within God's timing. Another reason is that the devil's deceit can lead some to view God as dishonest. However, I was reminded that the devil is the father of all lies and his goal is to make us doubt God's existence or His faithfulness.

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1. "What God reveals will also be fulfilled. If he wants something to take place, he will coordinate, put this person in this place, he will make sure personally that it's fulfilled, it's accomplished the way that he wants it to take place." - 20:03

2. "When it comes to the promises of God, it's a confident yes. It's a sure thing. When it comes to the promises of God, the things God says, you don't have to question it, you don't have to look around twice, you don't even have to ask twice, it's guaranteed." - 38:09

3. "God is divine, he has god-like DNA, he cannot go against his DNA, he cannot go against his nature, he cannot go against his god-like characteristics, he will always be God, he cannot change who he is." - 08:13

4. "God cannot lie, God has never lied, and God will never lie. And as true as that is, some of us still doubt the validity of that very statement." - 12:26

5. "Skepticism about the Bible will lead you to distrust God. You see, there's a group of people here who, when I said God doesn't lie, they'll say 'of course you would say that, you're a pastor'." - 12:26

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