Have you ever struggled to keep a promise? All of us have to admit that we do. It’s a natural part of our being human, whether purposeful disregard to keeping our word or simple inability to always be able to do what we say we will do.
G-d does not have a problem keeping his promises because well, He is G-d! He formalizes what He says He will do in what is called a Brit (Covenant), which is a particular kind of formal relationship made between persons, characterized by mutual obligations. Thus a covenant relationship is not merely a mutual “acquaintanceship” but a deep relational commitment involving responsibility and action. Its faithfulness within relationship!
Just a few examples to consider:
G-d in his love has covenanted Himself to mankind despite our
faithlessness: “I will remember My covenant that is between Me and you and
every living creature of all flesh. Never again will the waters become a flood
to destroy all flesh.” Genesis 9:15.
G-d has covenanted Himself to Israel despite our faithlessness: “Thus says Adonai: “Only if heaven above can be measured and the foundations of the earth searched out beneath, then also I will cast off the offspring of Israel—for all they have done.” It is a declaration of Adonai.” Jeremiah 31:37
G-d has covenanted Himself to us who have accepted Messiah Yeshua’s atonement despite our faithlessness: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
