Webster’s definition is: “very strong and clear: not showing or allowing any doubt.” No question. No doubt. The synonyms Webster uses to describe this word are equally strong: straightforward, unambiguous, unmistakable, clear; and means – unequivocal. I think the point is made. God and His Word are unequivocal.
And… that’s what standing on God’s word is. Our strength should be confidence that whatever is needed will be manifested at the precise time and in a manner that is undeniable that it comes from His hand.
“For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the
Word, and the Holy Spirit, and these three are one. And there are
three that bear witness on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the
blood, and these three agree as one.” (1 John 5:7-8)
Numbers 23:19 states:
“God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor the son of man, that
He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? Or has He
spoken, and will He not make it good?”
1 King 8:56
“…There has not failed one word of all His good promise, which
promised…”
Isaiah 59:1 (also Numbers 11:23)
“Behold the Lord’s hand is not shortened, That it cannot save;
Nor His ear heavy, That it cannot hear.”
I could cite other verses, but the point is made. If God said it… If He promises ‘it’, then it is and ‘is’. Because if He said it… He will do it! Period. End of sentence. However, when, where, and how it is manifested is not ours to determine. We don’t tell God the particulars…
Personally, I like that strength because it gives me a foundation I can trust, on which I can stand. When you look at your life, especially those times of trials, temptations, and tribulations you can see the work of the Lord in your life. When you are on the ‘other side’ of your trials, etal then you can look back and see what’s happened and, perhaps, why. I’ve always liked the poem,”Footprints in the Sands” by Mary Stevenson because it sums up what is…
What a beautiful promise.
