I absolutely love Bethel Music Collective, especially Paul and Hannah McClure ("Jesus, We Love You" is my jam). As I was listening to their newest album last week, I began listening to the second song, done by the McClure's, called "Faithful to the End." As I was listening to the song, two thoughts crossed my mind. The first was, "Wow, this is a beautiful song," and the second was, "Do I really believe that this is completely true?" Is the idea that God is faithful to the end a truth that I can hold on to? There have been many times this year, and especially concentrated within the last semester, in which I questioned the truth that this statement holds. I have wondered if He is truly for me, wanting the best for me, always there, never fleeting or forsaking. As these questions were rushing through my head, the song reached the chorus and then the bridge. Listening intently, I let the words sink in:
I will sing of all You've done
I'll remember how far You carried me
From beginning until the end
You are faithful, faithful to the end
There wasn't a day
That You weren't by my side
There wasn't a day
That You let me fall
All of my life
Your love has been true
All of my life
I will worship You
I began processing the words line by line, and reflecting on the accuracy that each line holds in regards to my life. Although at times it may not feel like it, God is always by my side and carrying me when I need to be carried. Looking at the most difficult times of my life, during those times it seemed that there was no end, no light in the darkness. But I know that God brought me out of those times, He kept His promises, and He hasn't let me fall.
A wise friend once told me that it can hard to trust the faithfulness of God because we only get to see one step at a time, we don't have a view of the whole staircase. For me personally, I do not like when things are unclear and/or in the dark, so the idea of not being able to see what lies ahead of me is kind of terrifying sometimes. But I know that I can hold on to the fact that God is right next to me each step. I know that when life is dark and circumstances seem unsure, it is difficult to see how God is completely faithful. As dark times come I encourage you to look at these scriptures and hold them in your heart, to be a constant reminder that He is faithful to the end.
"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23
"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23
"Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6
"But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one." 2 Thessalonians 3:3
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations." Psalm 100:4-5
May you be filled with peace and reassurance as you are reminded of His faithfulness and steadfastness. Thank you to Bethel Music Collective for being the inspiration for this article, and for continually writing songs that are filled with truth and reminders of how good God is.
