The Creator; A Worthy Confidant

• In order for us to become intimate with another, we must find in him a true confidant- one in who we can safely confide our secrets.
• What are the characteristics of a worthy confidant? We usually look for someone we respect as wise and just; one we can trust implicitly; one we feel safe and secure with; one who will respond to us, help us in the right way and be available whenever we want to share. True confidants are rare, and you are fortunate if you have one.
• There is one who meets these criteria perfectly; “Call to me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things which you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3 The Creator of our entire universe is also our intimate Confidant.

GOD IS RIGHTEOUS Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; mercy and truth go before your face. Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord in the light of your countenance. Psalm 89:14-15
It is comforting to know that God is righteous. In the Old Testament, righteousness is associated with God’s covenant. He is faithful to it; in relation to His promise, God always does what He ought to do, which is to fulfill His promise. Righteousness involves goodness, uprightness, integrity, morality and purity.

1. How does God deal with His people? The psalmists declares God’s justice in Psalms 9, 71, 103 and 109. What are the ways in which God’s righteous character was revealed in how He dealt with His people’s obedience or rebellion?

2. What conclusions can we make about God’s character?

3. How did David’s comprehension of God’s righteousness affect his life?

4. How does David’s psalm encourage you to bring your hurts before God, asking Him to fight for you and freeing you from seeking justice on your own?

Other scriptures on God’s righteousness; Nehemiah 9:7-8, II Thessalonians 1:5-8
GOD IS TRUSTWORTHY “Our fathers trusted in You; they trusted you and you delivered them. They cried to you, and were delivered; they trusted in you, and were not ashamed. “ Psalm 22:4-5

1. David had a deep and abiding confidence in the trustworthiness of God. Read through Psalms 31, 40, 55 and 56. What circumstances prompted David to trust God?

2. David struggled with enemies and rejection. What are your most difficult areas in trusting God?

3. What are some of the reasons that David cited for trusting God?
4. What other aspects of David’s life were touched because of his trust in God?

5. Select a passage from any of these Psalms, declaring a reason for trusting God.

• Write out your verse here and meditate on it each day this week.

• Tell the Lord in a simple prayer why this reason for trusting Him is significant to you.

Other Scriptures on God’s trustworthiness Isaiah 26:4, Jeremiah 17: 5-8, I Timothy 4:9-10