By Andrew Williams
Opening Prayer
Good Shepherd, thank you for your relentless, pursuing love that never gives up on us, even when we wander.
Today’s Scripture (NLT)
2 Timothy 2:13
“…if we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is.”
After a week of exploring the painful reality of our spiritual detours, we end on the most hopeful and grounding truth of all: God’s faithfulness is not dependent on our own. Our journey may have ups and downs, but His character is constant.
This verse contains one of the most comforting promises in all of Scripture. Even “if we are unfaithful”—when we wander, when we drift, when our love grows cold—“he remains faithful.” Why? Because faithfulness is not just something God does; it is who God is. It is His very nature. For Him to be unfaithful would be for Him to deny Himself, which is impossible.
While you may have been on a detour, He has not moved. While you may have been distant, He has remained close, waiting. His love for you does not fluctuate based on your performance. He is the Good Shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to pursue the one who has wandered. Your unfaithfulness does not cancel out His faithfulness. This truth silences the enemy’s lies and opens the door for our return.
Disciples’ Life Tip: Today, simply rest in the truth of God’s faithfulness. Stop focusing on your failure and meditate on His unchanging character. Say this out loud: “Even when I am unfaithful, God remains faithful.”
Closing Prayer: Father God, we are overwhelmed by Your faithfulness. It is our anchor in the storm of our own inconsistency. Thank You for never giving up on us. Thank You for being our true and constant home. Amen.
