Gracious Faithfulness

[377 words] “Come and hear, all who fear God, and I will tell of what He has done for my soul. I cried to Him with my mouth, and He was extolled with my tongue. If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear; but certainly God has heard; He has given heed to the voice of my prayer. Blessed be God, who has not turned away my prayer nor His lovingkindness from me” (Psalm 66:16–20). We must remember that God’s faithfulness to His people is always colored with His grace. No one should say, “Yes, I know that God is faithful, but unless we exhibit perfect obedience to Him, we nullify His obligation to carry out His promise to us.” God requires obedience of His people, but not one of us can bring Him flawless obedience. It is for this reason that we see the word…