Let God Be True

Day 196: Romans 2:25-29, 3:1-8

'What if some were unfaithful? Does their faithlessness nullify the faithfulness of God? By no means! Let God be true though every one were a liar, as it is written, “That you may be justified in your words, and prevail when you are judged.”' - Romans 3:3-4 ESV

Just because the Jews blew it doesn't mean that God has blown it or is somehow haphazardly fumbling with the destiny of humanity. God had snagged Abraham for the sole purpose of bringing the nations to Himself (see Genesis 12:3). This plan, even though many in Israel tried, was not derailed. God saw it through all the way to Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem, as they helped bring the Lord Jesus into the world.

"God is always reliable, faithful and true to his word. He always keeps his promises, both for blessing and condemnation. Because of his very nature he cannot lie (Titus 1:2)." - Jack Cottrell

Hypocrisy among Christians is noted as one of the main reasons many want nothing to do with Christianity.

Perhaps they are looking in the wrong place. We are the cracked mirrors, many times poorly reflecting God's glory. The good news is that it only takes a sliver of God's majesty to show someone just how amazing He is, worthy of our worship.

We lie.

God doesn't.

May we fix our eyes on Him today.

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God." - Hebrews 12:1-2