What Would God Not Do?

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We know that God is all powerful. But is there anything that God cannot do?

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We’re all familiar with the
phrase, “What Would Jesus Do?” It’s a question many people ask themselves on a
daily basis, hoping that the answer will help them make the right decision at the
right time. But I’d like to ask you something a little different: “What Would
God NOT
Do?” It’s a question you don’t hear very often, but I think it’s an interesting
way for us to think about some of the eternal truths that make up God’s
character.

In the book of Deuteronomy we
see that God cannot abandon us. He’s faithful to see his work in us through to
the end. “Be strong and courageous. Do
not be afraid or terrified… for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never
leave you nor forsake you” (Deut 31:6).

I know that in times of
trial and tribulation it can sometimes seem like God is far away. But that’s
not the truth – God has promised to never forsake us.

In the Psalms, we see that
God cannot break his covenant with his beloved people. “I will not violate my covenant or alter what my lips have uttered”
(Psalm 89:34).

A
covenant is an agreement between two parties. In the case of God’s covenant
with his people, God makes a unilateral promise to be their God and for them to
be his people. But unlike a contract that can be breached and torn up if either
party steps out of line – God’s covenant with us is based on his eternal nature
of love and mercy. He will never go back on his promise. He is truly a God of
his Word.

One
last thing God will never do – he’ll never stop loving you. “I have loved you with an everlasting love;
I have drawn you with unfailing kindness” (Jeremiah 31:3).

Our
Triune God’s love and kindness are unfailing, his covenant of mercy is unending
and he has promised to never forsake us. I’m glad I was reminded of these eternal
truths. They’re ones I like to live by each and every day.

I’m
Joseph Tkach, speaking of LIFE.  

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We’re all familiar with the
phrase, “What Would Jesus Do?” It’s a question many people ask themselves on a
daily basis, hoping that the answer will help them make the right decision at the
right time. But I’d like to ask you something a little different: “What Would
God NOT
Do?” It’s a question you don’t hear very often, but I think it’s an interesting
way for us to think about some of the eternal truths that make up God’s
character.

In the book of Deuteronomy we
see that God cannot abandon us. He’s faithful to see his work in us through to
the end. “Be strong and courageous. Do
not be afraid or terrified… for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never
leave you nor forsake you” (Deut 31:6).

I know that in times of
trial and tribulation it can sometimes seem like God is far away. But that’s
not the truth – God has promised to never forsake us.

In the Psalms, we see that
God cannot break his covenant with his beloved people. “I will not violate my covenant or alter what my lips have uttered”
(Psalm 89:34).

A
covenant is an agreement between two parties. In the case of God’s covenant
with his people, God makes a unilateral promise to be their God and for them to
be his people. But unlike a contract that can be breached and torn up if either
party steps out of line – God’s covenant with us is based on his eternal nature
of love and mercy. He will never go back on his promise. He is truly a God of
his Word.

One
last thing God will never do – he’ll never stop loving you. “I have loved you with an everlasting love;
I have drawn you with unfailing kindness” (Jeremiah 31:3).

Our
Triune God’s love and kindness are unfailing, his covenant of mercy is unending
and he has promised to never forsake us. I’m glad I was reminded of these eternal
truths. They’re ones I like to live by each and every day.

I’m
Joseph Tkach, speaking of LIFE.  

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