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FRIENDS are important part of our lives. Some are casual acquiantances; others close friends; still others more intimate, dear ones. How we appreciate those whom we characterize as "faithful friends," friends who are steadfastly loyal, friends on whom we can depend at all times and for every need. Yet most of us have experinced the hurt that comes from friends who are unfaithful. Even members of our family may prove unfaithful. How reassuring to know there is one who is faithful-faithful always and faithful in everything. "know therefore that the lord your God is God; he is the faithful God" (Deuteronomy7:9). Because of his very nature, he could not be God and be unfaithful. We read in 2 Timothy 2:13: IF WE ARE FAITHFUL,HE WILL REMAIN FAITHFUL,FOR HE CANNOT DISOWN HIMSELF. He never changes. He never fails. He never goes back on one of his promises. God, being who he is, cannot cease to be what he is. He cannot act out of character with himself. Because he is faithful, he will be faithful in his actions. At times we may forget his faithfulness to us. When trails and testings come, it may seem as if God has surely forgotten us. When friends fail us and our lives are falling apart, we may feel he has foresaken us. There seem to be so few people we can trust. Many people do not keep their word. Our faith in human nature becomes shaken, and we wonder is anyone is honest. Yet there is One, the faithful God, on whom we can depend. He will never let us down. He has promised: "Never will I leave you; never will i forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5) God Bless You! Author Millie Stamm
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