A God Who Cannot Lie (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “A God Who Cannot Lie” – Our God is so faithful and merciful unto us that we should not want Him to find a spot of wickedness in our lives. As children of God, we should want to keep everything in our lives clean and above board, and to be found walking before the Lord with a perfect heart. Remember, the scripture says, “Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart…” (Psalm 24:3-4). Our past should never meet us again, and we ought to say this with conviction, by the grace of God. Again, the Bible encourages this – “…let the weak say, I am strong” (Joel 3:10).

Precious Ones, since we serve “a God who cannot lie,” then when He inspires us from His Word, it should set our souls free from sin, and we should make sure that no transgressions accumulate to meet us before the Most High God. The inspired Word of God says that the Lord of Hosts “shall be for a sanctuary” (Isaiah 8:14). If God is our dwelling place, then we have enough power to live our lives to please Him.

Chosen Ones, we should hold to God’s unchangeable hand. If we know that God will never change and never lie to us, we should be determined not to lie to Him. Remember that “Jesus Christ [is] the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever” (Hebrews 13:8). Let us vow to stay close to His statutes and commandments.

I will write more on this subject next Sunday. Until then, know this,

I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

A God Who Cannot Lie (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “A God who cannot Lie” – we are taught that “the sea [will give] up the dead which were in it; and death and hell [cremated people] [will give] up the dead which were in them: and they [will be] judged every man according to their works…And…the dead, small and great, [shall] stand before God…” (Revelation 20:12-13). The voice of God will either say “Come, ye blessed…” (Matthew 25:34), or “Depart from me, ye cursed…” (Matthew 25:41). This teaches us that God will not lie about the punishments He will execute on disobedient vessels. Therefore, we, His children, should be excited that His promises to us are also true!

Precious Ones, we have read in scripture that God swore “by two immutable [unchangeable] things [His Word and His Name], in which it was impossible for God to lie, [so that] we might have a strong consolation [assurance]…” (Hebrews 6:17-18). These words should motivate all of us to believe that we will not leave this earth without fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives. Paul wrote, “…whom he [the Lord Jesus] did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified [declared just-as-if-I’d never sinned]: and whom he justified, them he also glorified” (Romans 8:30). So you see that God already sees the “glory” that is upon us all. God knows what challenges we must face in order to bring the “glory” out of us! Remember, if He said it, it is true, because He cannot lie.

Chosen Ones, I know we live in a day when men may idle away their time and walk the streets thinking, “If I could just win the lottery” or “If someone would just leave me an inheritance, I’ll be okay.” These are vain and idle desires and a waste of time. Let us, as God’s children, rest upon the sure promises found in His Word – promises that “are not lies”!

I will write more next week.

I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

A God Who Cannot Lie (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme, “A God who cannot Lie” – the whole purpose of this letter is for each reader to bear in mind the thought that “God cannot and will not lie.” Paul told Titus (one of his understudies in the Gospel) that he “[acknowledged] the truth which is after godliness...God…cannot lie…” (Titus 1:1-2). Beloved, what I like about God is that one of these days He will prove Himself to everyone – that His words are all true. Isaiah explains it this way; “the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it” (Isaiah 40:5). It does not matter whether people believe the word of God today or not; it does not matter whether they can stand it or not – all flesh must see the glory of the Lord.

Chosen Ones, wicked men will see it while righteous men have the reward of seeing it now. Why? “For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.” The Lord created the just as well as the unjust. This also includes men who have committed suicide; they also must see “the glory of the Lord.” God will not lie! He will also not be denied in revealing His glory to any man! This is the truth as explained again by Paul to the church at Corinth: “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad” (II Corinthians 5:10).

Precious Ones, this means that we should not look to judge others. “[Why] dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ” (Romans 14:10). Christ is judging us all now to see how much we believe in Him and how much we trust Him. Think about this – how many of us can honestly say that God has proven to be faithful time and time again? If the answer is yes a trillion times over, then why should God not be angry at the human family for not trusting Him?

I will write more on this subject next week.

I adore each of you.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy

A God Who Cannot Lie (continued)

Beloved, I would like to continue writing on the subject “A God who cannot Lie.” God has given us the opportunity to let the serpent be bruised (Genesis 3:15). If anyone rejects this provision, then God, having kept His promise, will send judgment unto that soul which has sinned. Therefore, that soul must die. Remember, Ezekiel wrote that “the soul that sinneth, it shall die” (Ezekiel 18:20). Beloved, it is declared that “…all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). “[There] is none that doeth good, no, not one” (Psalm 14:3). Beloved, we also know that the only man on earth who never made a mistake, never committed a sin, and never dishonored Himself, is the man who was more than a man – Jesus Christ. The scripture tells us that “…there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (I Timothy 2:5). This teaches us that since Jesus was and is the Eternal Father God incarnate (in the flesh), He has the power to be perfect! Again, this is why God cannot lie – He is perfect and He can never make a mistake. Remember what I have often said to this church family – “If God is not God of all, He is not God at all.” This statement also includes being the God of perfection. Paul said that Jesus, our God, “…is the blessed and only Potentate [the One who is in control of everything], the King of kings, and Lord of lords” (I Timothy 6:15).

Chosen Ones, a terrible condemnation hangs over all human beings. They live their lives without the approval of Jesus’ commandment. This is why Paul said that the only ones who are not condemned are those who walk after Him. “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit” (Romans 8:1). God, who is not man, took our disfavor so that we might have fellowship with Him. In other words, a sinless God took on flesh to pay for the transgressions of a sinful world, because He considered our sinful, depraved selves His “peculiar treasure.” “…Ye [the children of Israel, both natural and spiritual] shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people…” (Exodus 19:5).

Precious Ones, God wants us to know that He cannot lie, but not for the purpose of grandeur or to compliment His own character. He does not need our validation. Rather, He wants to let us know that when He makes a promise to us, we should not worry about the outcome – that promise will come to pass. Christ came that we might know who we are – a “holy people,” a “city not forsaken” (Isaiah 62:12); and that we might obtain life eternal.

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this,

I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy