Monday Morning Reflections: The God We Confess

Monday Morning Reflections: The God We Confess

Good Monday morning! If you were at West End Church yesterday, then you know we dove into the heart of our series, We Confess, by starting with the foundation of our faith: God Himself. And if you weren’t there—don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.

But let’s start with this: who is God to you?

That’s a loaded question, right? And I know some of you are already thinking, “Well, God is love.” And yes, God is love. But if that’s where our understanding of Him stops, we’re missing so much more. Yesterday, we walked through Deuteronomy 6:4-5, the Shema, which declares, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” And let me tell you, we could camp out on that verse for weeks. But since I promised you we’d move forward, I’m breaking it down right here for you.

God Is One

Let’s start with the basics: God is unique. Back in ancient Israel, the world was steeped in polytheism—gods for the crops, the rain, the stars, you name it. But then there’s the God of Scripture saying, “I am the Lord, and there is no other.” (Isaiah 45:5) That’s bold.

But it’s not just His uniqueness that matters; it’s His unity. James 1:17 reminds us, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” God doesn’t waffle. He doesn’t change His mind or go back on His promises. And aren’t you glad?

And then there’s the Trinity. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—three Persons, one God. I know, it can make your head spin a little, but here’s why it matters: The Trinity shows us God’s perfect love and shapes our salvation. The Father plans, the Son accomplishes, and the Spirit applies. When you worship God, you’re stepping into the beauty of that eternal relationship.

God Is Holy

Now, here’s the part where it gets personal. God isn’t just “set apart” in the cosmic sense—He’s also calling us to holiness. Think about that. He’s not asking us to be “better people” or “nice neighbors.” No, He’s calling us to live completely different lives.

And if you’re sitting there thinking, “Well, I don’t feel holy,” you’re not alone. Holiness isn’t about perfection on our part; it’s about being set apart by Him for His purposes. Worshiping Him—whether it’s singing, praying, or just being obedient in the small stuff—pulls us out of the lies of this world and realigns us with His truth.

God Is Eternal

This one hits me every time. Psalm 90:2 says, “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” God doesn’t have a beginning or an end. He’s outside of time, and that means He’s unchanging.

Malachi 3:6 reminds us, “I the Lord do not change; therefore you, O children of Jacob, are not consumed.” That’s comforting, isn’t it? In a world that feels like it’s constantly shifting under our feet, we serve a God who never changes.

God Is Faithful

Finally, let’s talk about God’s faithfulness. He’s a covenant-making, covenant-keeping God. He made promises to Adam, to Abraham, and through Christ, He’s made promises to us. And here’s the kicker: He doesn’t just keep His promises out of obligation—He keeps them because it’s who He is.

God’s faithfulness isn’t just a theological idea; it’s personal. It’s the reason you can wake up today and know that no matter what’s coming, He’s got you. He’s for you. And He will never let you go.

What Does This Mean for Us?

So here’s the big takeaway: everything starts with God. Not with us. Not with our circumstances. Not with our opinions. With Him.

If you’re like me, Mondays can feel like a tornado. The week ahead is already full of to-do lists, deadlines, and responsibilities. But let me encourage you—start with God. Play some worship music on your way to work. Pray before you get out of bed. Open your Bible or listen to the Word while you’re making coffee.

When you start with Him, everything else falls into place.

So let’s make it simple. Our confession boils down to two words: Jesus saves. Those two words are packed with meaning, and we’ll keep unpacking them in the weeks ahead. But for today, let’s keep it there.

Jesus saves. That’s the God we confess.

How’s that for a Monday morning reset? See you Sunday, church family!