” But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3 (ESV)
In contrast to the faithlessness of the unconverted (2 Thess. 3:2), The One, True Lord of heaven and earth is faithful. Faithfulness is one of God’s most familiar attributes. It is a predominant theme throughout the Old and New Testaments.
9 “Know therefore that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,” (Deuteronomy 7:9 (ESV)
“Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” Psalm 36:5 (ESV)
“O Lord God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O Lord, with your faithfulness all around you?” (Psalm 89:8 (ESV)
“Praise the Lord, all nations! Extol him, all peoples! 2 For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord! “(Psalm 117:1–2 (ESV)
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV)
9 God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:9 (ESV)
13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” (1 Corinthians 10:13 (ESV)
23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23 (ESV)
Not only is Scripture filled with references to the Lord’s faithfulness, but so also are the hymns and songs of the church. Here is but a brief sampling of recent praise songs concerning the faithfulness of God.
1. Same God – Elevation Worship
How I need You now, yes
O Rock, O Rock of Ages
I’m standing on Your faithfulness
On Your faithfulness
2. Goodness of God – Bethel Music
And all my life You have been faithful
And all my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
3. Firm Foundation (He Won’t) – Maverick City Music
Cause He’s never let me down
He’s faithful through generations
So why would He fail now?
He won’t
4. Yes, and Amen – Chris Tomlin
Faithful, you are
Faithful forever you will be
Faithful, you are
All your promises are yes and Amen
All throughout my history
Your faithfulness has walked beside me
The winter storms made way for spring
In every season, from where I’m standing
6. Do It Again – Elevation Worship
Your promise still stands
Great is Your faithfulness, faithfulness
I’m still in Your hands
This is my confidence
You’ve never failed me yet
7. He Is Faithful – Bryan and Katie Torwalt
He is faithful, He is glorious
He is Jesus, all my hope is in Him
He is freedom, He is healing right now
He is hope and joy, love and peace and life
It would be remiss if there was no mention of the classic hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness by Thomas O. Chisholm & William M. Runyan.
As one hymnologist recently wrote, “Few songs have brought more daily comfort than “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” Written in 1923 by Thomas O. Chisholm, a humble insurance agent and former Methodist minister, the hymn reflects his personal testimony of God’s steady provision. The music, composed by William M. Runyan of Moody Bible Institute, matches the lyrics with gentle strength and clarity.
“Inspired by Lamentations 3:22–23, the hymn declares: “Morning by morning new mercies I see.” This line alone has been the quiet strength for countless believers walking through seasons of suffering, change, and uncertainty. The hymn doesn’t celebrate dramatic miracles—it celebrates the daily, consistent faithfulness of God in ordinary life. That’s why it endures.”
“Among classic hymns of the faith, “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” stands out not only for its poetic beauty, but for its theological richness. It reminds us that God’s character never shifts. His compassions never fail. In a world of instability, this hymn anchors hearts in the One who is always faithful. Whether sung in sanctuary choirs or at kitchen tables, it continues to minister peace to every generation.”
What does the Scriptures mean when it states God is faithful? In today’s text, the word faithful (πιστὸς; pistos) means trustworthy, dependable, committed and honorable. The Lord is all of these and much more.
“Between the strengthening and the guarding there is a very close relationship. By being positively strengthened in faith, love, every good work and word (1 Thess. 3:2, 12, 13; 2 Thess. 2:17) believers will be guarded against the sin of capitulating to Satan. In all this the Lord (Jesus Christ) will manifest his faithfulness (cf. 1 Thess. 5:24). His promise never fails. He ever completes that which he began (Phil. 1:6),” explains Dr. William Hendriksen.
May the Lord’s truth and grace be found here. Great is His faithfulness. Have a blessed day in the Lord.
Soli deo Gloria!
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