The Verse of the Day for May 18, 2023, on Biblegate.com comes from the Book of Hebrews where we find a reminder of who God is not as well as who God is:
Hebrews 6:10 (New Living Translation):
For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.
The opening phrase makes known that God is not unjust. On the contrary, God is just. One translation of the first part of Hebrews 6:10 states, “God is fair . . .” The Psalmist declares, “The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.”
Psalm 145:17 (AMP) notes:
The Lord is [unwaveringly] righteous in all His ways and gracious and kind in all His works.
Deuteronomy 32:4 (NKJV) says this:
He is the Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice, a God of truth and without injustice; Righteous and upright is He.
The Verse of the Day goes on to say “For God is not unjust so as to forget. . .” How well we have come to learn that God does not forget, except He does not remember our sins and shortcomings, as Hebrews 10:17 (AMP) reminds us that in certain areas of our lives God has “selective amnesia”:
“And their sins and their lawless acts I will remember no more [no longer holding their sins against them].”
Hebrews 8:12 (AMP) reiterates this message:’
“For I will be merciful and gracious toward their wickedness, and I will remember their sins no more.”
Though God does not remember our sins and iniquity, He is mindful of us and does remember this:
He has given food to those who fear Him [with awe-inspired reverence]; He will remember His covenant forever.
Ezekiel 16:60 (AMP) makes known God’s covenant relationship with His people:
[The Covenant Remembered] “Nevertheless, I will remember [with compassion] my covenant with you in the days of your youth, and I will establish an everlasting covenant with you.
As believers we endeavor to serve God and minister to one another, but we must remember this: Our efforts may not always be recognized nor appreciated. Those whom we serve in love may not always remember what we say and do, but we are assured that God never forgets. Not only is God, our Father, faithful and just, but He is also a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him (Hebrews 11:6).
The Verse of the Day inspired this original psalm:
A Reminder: God Is Faithful
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love,
which you have shown toward his name,
in that you have ministered to the saints and do minister.
Hebrews 6:10
The good deeds that you have done may not be extolled
When the fervor of God’s love has long since grown cold.
Some quickly forget all the good that you have done
And fail to recall that you were the only one
To answer the call, seek the Lord, and intercede.
Time after time you were the one to meet the need.
When others were busy and chose to walk away,
You were there and remained in the thick of the fray.
In dark times when words of thanks are distant memories,
Recall that God knows all things, for He alone sees
Your labor and saves all the tears that you have shed.
Our Father is ever mindful of how you serve,
And He shall reward you beyond all you deserve.
As you strive to finish your course, have no regret:
Our God is faithful–He will never forget.
This medley from the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir musically reinforces the message of the Verse of the Day: He’s Been Faithful and Great is Thy Faithfulness:
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