Dependable God - Martin Wiles

I am the Lord, and I do not change. Malachi 3:6 NLT

I was as dependable as the newspaper I delivered.

Among the several jobs I had as a teenager, delivering newspapers was one. Since I delivered the state paper, I delivered to customers who were widely separated. This required getting up early to complete my route. Fortunately, I was a responsible teenager. I set my alarm clock for 2 a.m., dressed, and headed for an abandoned gas station where I picked up and assembled my papers. From here, I drove several miles to my first stop. Although I didn’t have hundreds of customers, my route required around two hours to complete, giving me about an hour to sleep before I had to get back up for school. When I got up, I often asked Mom, “Did I run my paper route?” Regardless of my feelings or the weather, I delivered my papers.

Pagan gods were often fickle. Undependable. They could grant a bountiful crop. Or they could sit back and watch the humans sweat and then send a terrible storm or dry spell that would completely wipe out any potential crop. So those who worshiped them thought. In contrast, the one true God the nation of Israel worshiped was different. He was consistent and dependable. 

God is also dependable in delivering salvation. Not only does He tell what is wrong with humanity, but He also promises a solution. We are sinful. If not delivered from those sins, we’ll pay eternally for them. On the other hand, we can accept what God has done on our behalf by believing in Jesus Christ. When we do, God promises to deliver salvation. And he does every time and to every person who seeks it.

Love is another of God’s dependable traits. He loves unconditionally. Regardless of how we treat him, he will love us. His love won’t overlook our transgressions should we choose not to repent, but he will continue to love even when he expresses it through his holy wrath.

God’s guidance is also dependable. We can rely on him to provide direction no matter our circumstances. God enjoys helping those he has created and loves. He has our best interests at heart and will willingly guide us into a bright future when we follow his plan.

Lean on the God who is dependable. Don’t depend on other things that will disappoint you.

Father, when all else fails me, I am confident you never will. 

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