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God upholds His Word because it is His nature to do so. He is holy, upright and righteous. For a person to doubt God’s Word is doubting the integrity of God Himself. He wouldn’t be the holy and true God if He didn’t fulfil His Word in our lives. But because He is, He always comes through on His promises. Why do people miss out at times? Because they doubt, or don’t ask, or don’t receive, or give up their faith position because things are too tough. We are called to hold fast onto God’s Word to the end for whatever you are believing God for, regardless of the circumstance – until the victory is manifested. If we understand God’s nature, we’ll understand that He cannot and will not fail us.

"Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God." (Hebrews 3:12)

"For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12)
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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God’s Word accomplishes His will, and it will not return to Him void (Isaiah 55:11). This means that He is faithful to bring His Word to pass personally in our lives when we hold on to it. If we are faithful to sow the Word into our hearts, and not neglect it, but rather act upon it, God ensures that it produces a good harvest. This can be a harvest of prosperity, wisdom, health, and other blessings promised in the Word. God will change natural circumstances and even perform a miracle if need be to see that His Word comes to pass.

"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it." (Isaiah 55:9 - 11).
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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In due season, there is a reaping of what we've sown in our lives, because God is faithful, and His Laws are immutable. Like the Law of Sowing and Reaping:

"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." (Galatians 6:7-9)

This highlights the importance of sowing good things into our lives, things like love, peace, joy, temperance, patience, forgiveness. Sowing to the Spirit brings great benefit, because God gives us a good return. He builds us up in our spirit to conform to the image of Christ as we perform these things.
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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God’s faithfulness can be appreciated along with His mercy and kindness. He gives people opportunities to the make the right choices, and is gracious if someone is sincerely sorry for making a mistake. He is the kindest Being in existence. When you understand how gracious and loving He is, and how much He wants to help us, it builds up faith.

“…thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness…” (Nehemiah 9:17b)
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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"Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. The LORD our God be with us, as he was with our fathers: let him not leave us, nor forsake us..." (1 Kings 8:56, 57)

God is very faithful, as this Scripture shows. His Word will never fail. What will impede the work of God however, is a failure to properly receive from Him. This is because God works in our lives in line with our faith. If faith is not present, then the work of God is hindered. That's why the Bible emphasises the necessity of walking and living by faith.
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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God upholds His Word even when you can’t see the evidence. When Sarah heard His promise that she would have a child, she laughed, because of her age. But she was rebuked for doing so, because as the Lord said, nothing is too hard for Him, and He had a set time in performing His work of bringing Isaac into the world. He wants us to receive right away, then hold fast in faith until we see the evidence, whether it’s very quick, or we have to wait. God knows better than we do. But if you’ve received what you’re believing for in faith, it’s yours right now, and you will see it with your eyes, like Abraham and Sarah did.

“And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.” (Genesis 18:13, 14).
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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“One Lord, one faith, one baptism…” (Ephesians 4:5)

Thankfully, the Lord does not have different rules for different people. He has one standard, the Holy Bible, and this is what mankind is judged by. His commandments are true, and He is faithful to uphold His Word for all time, and for all people. He is not capricious, He is always the same. “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” (Hebrews 13:8).
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)

God demonstrates His faithfulness when He forgives sins confessed to Him. The Bible says that "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." (Proverbs 28:13). God faithfully upholds this. He always demonstrates consistency. If God's Word says He will do something, He will do it. People can waver, but God never does.
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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"Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?" (Proverbs 20:6)

Faithfulness is a quality valued by God. The Lord Jesus Christ faithfully fulfilled the will of God.

"And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." (Philippians 2:8)

God can help us if we need to develop faithfulness in our lives, through being open to Him, especially the leading of the Holy Spirit, Who guides us and prompts us and reminds us of things. Faithfulness comes out of loving God and His Word. Time spent in the presence of God and His Word is rewarded. Godly qualities like faithfulness are given the right conditions to develop and grow.
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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Knowing that God is faithful means that we can, with confidence, cast our cares upon Him, and know that He will work things out for our good. God wants us to cast our cares on Him and not take them back in our thought life, or our words. Once we give them to Him, trust that He has got things under control.

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." (1 Peter 5:7).
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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Knowing that God is faithful can give great encouragement when you are standing in faith and waiting to see the manifestation of what it is you are believing God for.

Because He is faithful, and fulfils His Word, you can expect to see the result. Don't give way to temptation to doubt God, because as the Word says "...we walk by faith, not by sight..." (2 Corinthians 5:7). God's blessing will be manifested as we hold on steadfastly to His promises and rest in the fact that He is faithful.
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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"AND it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store. Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out." (Deuteronomy 28:1-6).

There are great blessings for the people of God, because God faithfully upholds His Word. It's important to note the conditions in these verses. God's people should diligently hearken unto His voice, observe His commandments and do them. This is applicable in every area of our lives. We are required to be faithful in keeping God's Word so His will is accomplished and His blessings flow.
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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"Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine." (Proverbs 3:9, 10)

Here is an example of the Lord's faithfulness in the area of finances and material blessing. If we honour Him, He will faithfully honour us. We should be acknowledging the Lord for meeting our needs, as He's promised to do, and for His many blessings over and above the basic material needs. God warns us not to trust in riches, so when we are faithful with what He's entrusted to us (financially for example), He can entrust even greater to us.
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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God demonstrated faithfulness to Paul. Paul, who was once a persecutor of the Church, had a miraculous conversion and thereafter was a changed man. During his life and ministry, the Lord faithfully delivered Paul from many dangerous situations, empowered him with His grace and developed him in wisdom and knowledge (see Philippians 4:13). Just as the Lord showed faithfulness to Paul, He demonstrates His faithfulness in our lives.
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)

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"Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen." (Jude 1:24, 25).

God is faithful in holding us up, and preserving us. He preserves us from evil, when we operate by faith. The Scripture above demonstrates that His faithfulness is outworked in our lives. Through faith in Him, we are kept from falling, praise God.
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Samantha, VFC www.bibleprotector.com
"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)