19 August Psalm 111

Whatever God does is assured to endure

Psalm 111:8-9(MSG) All his products are guaranteed to last—Never out-of-date, never obsolete, rust-proof. All that he makes and does is honest and true: He paid the ransom for his people,

Such a profound guarantee: Whatever God undertakes endures forever. By accepting Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, we receive the ultimate guarantee—eternal life, a new existence in Christ. He paid the ransom for His people.

What He does is always new. Lamentations 3:22-23(ESV) The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Isaiah 43:18-19(AMP) “Do not remember the former things, Or ponder the things of the past. Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even put a road in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.

God embodies truth and honesty. Isaiah 45:19(NLT) I publicly proclaim bold promises. I do not whisper obscurities in some dark corner. I would not have told the people of Israel to seek me if I could not be found. I, the LORD, speak only what is true and declare only what is right. John 14:6(AMP) Jesus said to him, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.

God Himself paid the ransom for His people. 1 Peter 1:18-20(AMP) For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless way of life inherited from your forefathers with perishable things like silver and gold, but with precious blood, like that of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the priceless blood of Christ. For He was foreordained (foreknown) before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for your sake.

The text reflects on the enduring and steadfast nature of God's actions and promises, emphasising that everything God does is guaranteed to last forever, never becoming obsolete or out-of-date. It highlights the eternal life granted through accepting Jesus Christ, portraying God as the epitome of truth and honesty, and recognising His ultimate sacrifice.