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The Faithfulness of God · First15 Devotional

• 0:04
  [SPEAKER_00]: In the last day of this week, where we're seeking to stir up our affections for God.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Today we're going to look at God's faithfulness.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You and I can have faith because God is faithful.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: His faithfulness lays the foundation we need to love Him, follow Him, and walk with Him.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: May God draw us closer to Him and give us a greater measure of faith today, as we focus on His steadfast love and faithfulness.
• 0:37
  [SPEAKER_00]: Welcome to the first 15 podcast.
• 1:02
  [SPEAKER_00]: Our Scripture for today comes from Numbers chapter 23 verse 19, Scripture says,
• 1:19
  [SPEAKER_00]: God is not man that he should lie or a son of man that he should change his mind.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Has he said and he will not do it or has he spoken and will he not fulfill it?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Number 2319 describes a foundational aspect of God's character, his faithfulness.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Scripture says, God is not man that he should lie, or a son of man that he should change his mind.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Has he said and will he not do it, or has he spoken and will he not fulfill it?
• 2:03
  [SPEAKER_00]: As believers, we need a revelation of God's faithfulness.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Being able to fully trust God is the beginning of living and abundant life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: If you don't fully believe that God is faithful to lead you into the best possible life you could live, then you won't seek out His will, trust Him with your possessions, or be able to fully enjoy His presence.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: God's word promises us in numbers 2319 that God is perfectly faithful, steadfast and true.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Philippians 1-6 says, and I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Romans 828 promises, we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Your God is holy faithful to you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: No matter what you do, He will be there for you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: His faithfulness isn't dependent upon your
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  [SPEAKER_00]: All he requires is a willing heart to bring about the incredible fruit of the Spirit in your life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You aren't meant to live apart from the knowledge of God's faithfulness.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You aren't meant to live with the weight of doing life on your own.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Man may fail you, but your God will not.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Family and friends may not be there when you need them, but your God will always be there for you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you feel on your own in what ways do you need a fresh revelation of God's faithfulness?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He promises to be true to you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: He promises to see you through any situation you find yourself in.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Isaiah 54 ten says, for the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Faithfulness is foundational to the very character of God.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: God's steadfast love for you is more sure than the very ground you walk on.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: So respond to God's faithfulness today.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Let His promises steady the parts of your life that feel unsure.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As you step outside today, take time to look at the world around you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Think about the things you've put your trust in.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And remember, God promises that His faithfulness will outlast anything your eyes can see.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: May your affections for Him be stirred today.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: May you respond to His faithfulness with your own.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And may you experience the love and joy of a father who loves you perfectly and completely.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: As we begin, meditate on God's promise to be faithful to you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Number 2319 says, God is not man that he should lie or a son of man that he should
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  [UNKNOWN]: Thank you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And next, reflect on your own life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Where in your life do you feel unsure?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: What situations seem to toss your emotions around like a boat in the middle of a storm?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Where do you need a firmer foundation today?
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  [SPEAKER_00]: And last, ask the Spirit for a revelation of God's faithfulness in those areas.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Ask God to help you trust in His promise of faithfulness.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Ask Him how He plans on bringing peace to those areas that are disturbing you today.
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  [UNKNOWN]: Thank you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: not only does God promise you His faithfulness, but He will actually reveal to you how He is working in your life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You can ask Him for His plans and He will show you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You can ask Him how He feels about you and your life and He will tell you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Within His promise of faithfulness is the promise of His voice.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: You will hear him speak today if you open your heart, listen to the Spirit, and be alert for God to speak through whatever avenue he chooses.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Your Heavenly Father loves you.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Spend your day establishing the foundation of His faithfulness in your own life.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: An experience, a life lived in the abundance of God's assurance and peace.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Thank you so much for listening to today's podcast.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: I'm Josh Miller with First of Team.
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  [SPEAKER_00]: Have a wonderful rest of your day and may God bless you as you see him.