The events of the first Good Friday are the ultimate example of how God demonstrates his faithfulness despite the unfaithfulness of his people. This is the theme of the first three chapters of Deuteronomy. As the Israelites are poised to enter the promised land, Moses delivers a sermon in which he reminds them of God’s commands and promises. That sermon is the book of Deuteronomy. The first part of this great sermon (chapters 1-3) consists, significantly, of a summary of the events of the previous forty years. Moses focuses on two aspects of the past that he wants the Israelites to learn from: their unfaithfulness and God’s faithfulness. In Romans 3:3 Paul asks the question about the people of Israel: “What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness?” His answer is emphatic: “Not at all!” (3:4). You may find yourself being all too aware of, maybe even preoccupied by, your unfaithfulness to God. The good news is that God is still faithful to you. If we turn back to God and entrust ourselves to him anew then God can redeem our unfaithfulness. Our mistakes then become something we can learn from. Our unfaithfulness does not take God by surprise. God, in his sovereignty, is able to work the misdeeds of humans into his perfect plan. The crucifixion of Christ on Good Friday is the perfect example of this. The greatest sin of God’s people which led to the crucifixion of the Son of God became the means of their salvation. This truth does not justify human sin. Rather, it magnifies God’s sovereignty and grace.
Ask God’s forgiveness for your sins and recommit yourself to him.
Read Deuteronomy 1-3
