Which other scriptures emphasize God's faithfulness when others claim "God has forsaken him"? God’s Faithfulness When Others Cry, “Forsaken!” Psalm 71:11 rings familiar in every generation: “They say, ‘God has forsaken him; pursue and seize him, for there is no one to rescue.’” Yet the same Bible that records this taunt immediately floods us with proof of the opposite. Echoes of Assurance across the Testaments • Psalm 37:28 — “For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints; they will be preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.” • Psalm 94:14 — “For the LORD will not forsake His people; He will never abandon His heritage.” • Isaiah 49:15-16 — “Can a woman forget her nursing child…? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands.” • Deuteronomy 31:6 — “Be strong and courageous… for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” • Hebrews 13:5 — “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: ‘Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.’” • Romans 8:38-39 — “…neither death nor life… nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” • 2 Timothy 2:13 — “If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.” • Lamentations 3:22-23 — “Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!” Patterns That Strengthen the Heart • Old Covenant Promise → Never-forsaking love (Deuteronomy 31:6). • Poetic Testimony → Repeated declarations in the Psalms that God holds His people fast (Psalm 37, 71, 94). • Prophetic Picture → God engraves His own on His palms (Isaiah 49:16). • New Covenant Confirmation → Christ’s cross and resurrection prove irrevocable commitment (Romans 8, Hebrews 13). Living Out the Reality • When accusations rise, rehearse these texts aloud. • Anchor identity in God’s unchanging character, not shifting opinions. • Recall that Christ Himself endured, “He trusts in God; let God deliver Him” (Matthew 27:43), yet the Father vindicated Him on the third day—our guarantee of vindication. • Encourage fellow believers with these scriptures; faith multiplies when spoken. Takeaway Truths to Treasure • God’s promise to “never leave nor forsake” spans Genesis to Revelation. • People may mock, feelings may falter, circumstances may shake, but divine faithfulness is immovable. • The nail-scarred hands that hold you are the same hands that wrote your name on their palms. |
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