9:16-19, 32 Unfailing Love God’s unfailing love and faithfulness to his covenant people cannot be overstated. Even in times of suffering brought about by our own sin and rebellion, God is gracious and provides deliverance. Despite the rebellious ways of the Israelites, God restored them as his people who were chosen to bring to fulfillment the promise of a Messiah. Similarly, he does not delight in our suffering but, in his sovereignty, uses it to bring about his good purposes for those who love him (Rom 8:28).