What does "God is not man" imply about His reliability and promises? Verse in Focus Numbers 23:19: “God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?” What “God Is Not Man” Declares • Distinct Nature – God belongs to an entirely different order of being; He is infinite, holy, and self-existent. • Truthfulness – Unlike fallen humanity, He “cannot lie” (Titus 1:2). • Immutability – He does not vacillate or grow; His character and purposes remain fixed (Malachi 3:6). • Faithful Action – Every word issues in decisive fulfillment (Isaiah 55:10-11). Scriptural Echoes of His Reliability • 1 Samuel 15:29 – “The Glory of Israel does not lie or change His mind, for He is not a man…” • James 1:17 – “With whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.” • Hebrews 6:17-18 – “It is impossible for God to lie,” so His oath-backed promises are doubly secure. • 2 Corinthians 1:20 – “All the promises of God are ‘Yes’ in Christ.” Why This Matters for His Promises • Certainty: His pledges rest on an unchanging character, not shifting emotions. • Consistency: What He said yesterday remains true today and tomorrow. • Confidence: Believers may anchor hope in every promise—salvation, provision, guidance, resurrection—knowing none will fail. • Contrast: Human words often falter; divine words never do (Psalm 146:3-6). Living in the Light of His Reliability • Trust His revealed Word daily; it is as solid as His throne. • Reject anxiety; the One who cannot lie oversees every detail (Matthew 6:25-33). • Persevere in obedience; He will honor every covenant-bound reward (Galatians 6:9). • Proclaim His faithfulness; testimony magnifies the God whose promises stand forever (Psalm 89:1). |
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