He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is He. (Deuteronomy 32:4)
This verse is part of a song that Moses sang to the Israelites before his death. It is a song of praise, warning, and hope.
It reminds us of who God is and what He has done for His people. It challenges us to remain faithful to Him and not to turn away from His commands.
In this devotional, we quickly explore four aspects of God’s character that are revealed in this verse: His sovereignty, His righteousness, His faithfulness, and His justice.
God is Sovereign
The first thing that Moses declares about God is that He is the Rock. This is a metaphor that expresses God’s strength, stability, and protection. God is the solid foundation on which we can build our lives.
He is the source of our security and confidence. He is the one who holds everything together and controls everything that happens. Nothing can shake Him or change Him. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
We can trust God because he is sovereign. He knows what He is doing and He has a plan for us.
He is not surprised or threatened by anything that happens in the world. He is not limited by our circumstances or our choices.
He can turn our trials into triumphs, our weaknesses into strengths, and our sorrows into joys.
God is Righteous
The second thing that Moses proclaims about God is that His works are perfect. This means that everything that God does is good, pure, and flawless.
He never makes a mistake or does anything wrong. He never acts out of selfishness, pride, or malice. He always does what is best for His glory and for our good.
- He is the standard of excellence and beauty.
- He is the creator and sustainer of all things.
- He is the giver of every good and perfect gift.
- He deserves our praise and admiration, and is worthy of our love and devotion.
- He is the one who made us, saved us.
- He is the one who blesses and guides us.
- He is the one who forgives us and transforms us.
God is Faithful
The third thing that Moses affirms about God is that He is a faithful God who does no wrong. This means that God is true to His word and loyal to His covenant.
- He never lies or breaks His promises.
- He never forgets or forsakes his people.
- He never changes or fails.
- He is always reliable and trustworthy.
- He is always present and involved.
- He is always gracious and compassionate.
- He is always merciful and generous.
God is Just
The fourth thing that Moses testifies about God is that He is upright and just. This means that God is fair and impartial. He never shows favoritism or partiality; never cheats or oppresses.
He always judges rightly and acts accordingly, He rewards the righteous, punishes the wicked, and He always defends the oppressed and vindicates the innocent.
Conclusion
God is the Rock of our salvation. He is sovereign, righteous, faithful, and just. He is our strength, our hope, our joy, and our love. He is our creator, our redeemer, our friend, and our King. He is our God and we are his people.
Let us praise him, trust him, worship him, and serve him. Let us live for his glory and his kingdom. Let us sing his song and share his story. Amen.
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