While there are only a few verses describing the faithfulness of God, there are many instances in The Bible telling us of God's faithfulness. But, first, what does the word 'faithfulness' really mean?
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance #530 (faithful, faithfully, faithfulness, responsibility truth): firmness, steadfastness, fidelity
Dictionary:
- Firmness: the quality of having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure
- Steadfastness: the quality of being resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering:
- Fidelity: faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support
So we can see that the faithfulness of God is unyielding, unwavering and true. While our faithfulness on the other hand is sadly lacking at times. We try but fail Him so many times. Yet, in His grace and mercy, God still loves us and only wants us to keep drawing near to Him, where we find forgiveness and restoration.
HEART OF MY HEART - Charlie Daniels
GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS - Austin Stone
Of the more than one-hundred verses using the words 'faithful and faithfulness', thirty-five refer to God's faithfulness to us. The words 'faith and faithfully' are in reference to us and how we behave to God.
The first verse in The Bible that tells us of God's faithfulness is in Psalm 36:5
and the last verse referring to the faithfulness of God is in Revelation 22:6.
