Scripture Reference: Psalm 36
3. The Faithfulness of the Savior
Please read Psalm 36:10-12 for the background to this section.
God is faithful, always faithful. He will always remain true to His Word. I can’t emphasize that fact more. Verses 10-12 highlight two things the Lord will always do. First, He will delight the saints. “Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your righteousness to the upright of heart!” Note the prayer for God to “continue.” He will never let us down. We can always count on the Savior to be delivering delight and continuing His mercy and grace in our lives.
We can also bank on Him to denounce the sinner. “Let not the foot of arrogance come upon me, nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.” The psalmist looked at those who had rebelled against God and had made wickedness their god, and he in essence pointed the finger, there they are. Workers of iniquity were already fallen, cast down, and they would not be able to rise. Yet, the psalmist was still in the struggle and was still being opposed. This psalm is couched in the conflict between the wickedness of godless people and the godliness of the psalmist. Although under intense pressure from evil enemies, in God’s eyes they were already thrust down. They were already judged and would not be able to rise. That word “thrust” doesn’t just denote a falling down, but of being forcefully thrown down. What an awesome God we serve!
Through the eyes of faith, the writer of this psalm knew that God was going to be faithful, even though it may have appeared for a time that evil had its ascendancy. But the truth is always the same; the fate of the wicked and the doom of Satan are already signed, sealed, and delivered. Their death notice is already known. The Savior will be and always is, faithful. He would not be a faithful Savior if He allowed evil to triumph, if He allowed wickedness to succeed. The cross would have been no value and His resurrection of no use otherwise. The evil ones have literally “had it.” In the end the saint will have the best of both worlds. He has the righteousness and the resources of God in this life, and then he has life for all of eternity, all because of the faithfulness of the Savior.
The whole essence of this psalm is another reminder that we can trust God; wholeheartedly and implicitly. In fact, we must trust God. I’m speaking to every reader right now. Don’t allow a place for evil in your life. Don’t listen to the whispers of wickedness or rebellion that might spring unexpectedly in your heart. Hallow that place for God in your life. Let Him speak to your spirit. Respond to Him. He will not shortchange or cheat you. You will be satisfied with the prosperity of His house, and He will make you to drink from rivers of pleasure. You will experience the fountain of life. You will have light and satisfaction in abundance.
Those who have a desire for a life that excels will see as the psalmist sees. They will recognize and acknowledge the futility of sin, the fullness of salvation, and the faithfulness of the Savior. We all can rely on Him. Never will any of us go wrong obeying Him. For now and eternity we will bask in the life that excels!
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD 
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