6 Things God Cannot Do
by Efoghor Joseph Ezie(11)jossyhealth
God is very reliable and trust worthy: When he says a thing or makes a promise, he brings it to pass. This has made his children to keep trusting him and depending on him always. However, there are things that he is incapable of doing just because they are not in his nature to do so.
Some of the things God can never do include:
1. Lie: God’s word is always true. When he says a word, it can be verified anywhere and found to always be true. It is impossible for him to lie, because he is not a man that could lie. He ceases to be God the day he lies. Check his word; everything he said has remained true for generations and will still remain true for generations to come, because truth is constant. (num. 23:19, Ps 89:35, Tim 1:2; Heb 6:18)
2. Sleep: Everyone sleeps: even the security men sleep. But God’s watchful eyes are always open to keep watch over our lives. He does not sleep, neither does he slumber. He can never be taken unawares by events or things. His security network can never be porous. He is awake 24 hours of the day, 7 days of the week, 4 weeks of the month, 12 month of the year and 52 weeks of each leap year. His eyes never grow heavy with sleep: he is always alert (Ps 121:3-4
3. Forsake his children: he cannot disappoint his children that put their trust in him. Though he works according to his plans or timetables, He does not disappoint (Ps 22:5)
4. Change: God does not change. Events may change, circumstances may change, but he remains the same. Nothing can ever make him to change his nature- His love, mercy, compassion, might, etc. (Matt 3:6; Heb 1:12; 13:8; Rev 1:4). He remains the same yesterday, today and forever.
5. Fail: people may fail you; friends may fail, family members may fail you, but God never fails. He is always there by you; he is always there to keep his promises. Sometimes your education, wealth, power and influence may all fail you: it is only God that never fails. He is ever reliable (Deut 31:16; 1Chr. 28:20; Heb 13:5; 1pet 4:19).
- Repent: God is the final judge of all things: when he does a thing, he does it from his conviction that it is the best thing to do. He never repents after making a decision or doing a thing. Everything he does is right (Eze. 24:14).
So you can depend on him for your protection, care, love, etc, because he is very reliable. Knowing the fact that he does not change means that you can expect him to do for you the same thing he did in the Abrahamic, Mosaic or the Apostolic times.
Efoghor Joseph Ezie is a Christian author and registered nurse. For more of his articles visit http://jossy-bible-life.blogspot.com
Article submitted Wednesday, June 09, 2010 & read 108 times.
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» left by Lance Ponder(94) (90 days 22 hours ago.)
Not to be too picky or anything, but... scripture says God repented in Gen 6:6. Otherwise I agree.Respond to this comment
» left by Teresa (90 days 2 hours ago.)
Hi Lance, The same passage came to my mind. God repented that he created people - wow! To think we as humans hurt God in such an emotional way - This passage shows the emotion of God. We know He counted the cost long before he created man, but when it came down to it, God's emotions came through. This really helps to show that God truly does understand us as humans.
Blessings to you! Teresa
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» left by Efoghor Joseph ezie from Bonny Island (89 days ago.)
In Gen 6:6, God did not repent as per commiting an offense or doing evil; he expressed his disappointment and anger toward man for man's own sins and wickedness (Not for God's own wrong doing). He showed that he never condones evil and so he decided to destroy the disobedient and wicked people. However, he left a remnant for himself to fulfil his purpose of creating man. Remember God did not create man bad (Gen.1:31), so he did not repent because he created a bad thing (man only became corrupt himself).
In Numbers 23:19 and 1 Sam.15:29, God made it clear that he is not a man that would do wrong and later show remorse (repent). He is a righteous God in whom there is no sin or unrighteousness; and if there is no wrong doing in him there would be no basis for him to repent.
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» left by Teresa (88 days 19 hours ago.)
Very good point Efoghor, there are many sides to the word repent, isn't there.
Thank you for your perspectives and straight forward articles. Lord bless you always. Teresa
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» left by Teresa (90 days 2 hours ago.)
Hello Joseph, I agree with Lance - but great job! We have a God we can count on. Blessings, thank you for sharing!TeresaRespond to this comment