October 13
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GOD PRESERVES THE FAITHFUL
How great is Your goodness,
Which You have stored up for those who fear You,
Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You,
Before the sons of men!
20 You hide them in the secret place of Your presence
From the conspiracies of man;
You keep them secretly
In a shelter from the strife of tongues.
21 Blessed be the LORD,
For He has made marvelous His lovingkindness to me in a besieged city.
22 As for me, I said in my alarm, “I am cut off from before Your eyes”;
Nevertheless You heard the voice of my supplications
When I cried to You.
23 O love the LORD, all you His godly ones!
The LORD preserves the faithful
And fully recompenses the proud doer.
24 Be strong and let your heart take courage,
All you who hope in the LORD. – Psalm 31:19-24
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One of the most amazing character traits of God is His faithfulness. Since the beginning of time, he has proven this trait of His people. He proved his continued loyalty to those who love Him. In this psalm, David mentions one of God’s promises to the faithful. in verse 23 God promised his people that he will preserve them and punish all those who will do them evil. In verse 24, David encourages them to continue to be strong and courageous for all those who trust in God will find hope and strength to continue to build up their faith in the Lord.
It is sad to watch many people, even Christians who live a compromised life instead of staying as faithful as they can to their Lord and Savior. David also praises God in this psalm and constantly remind God’s people of the importance of fearing the Lord and taking refuge in Him, for He is faithful to keep His promises to those who love Him. Are we also as faithful to God as He is to us?
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REFLECTION
• Why is faithfulness a trait that God wants all His believers to have?