TODAY’S INSPIRATION: PROMISES OF GOD

These last weeks have been challenging. There has been tears, frustration, and at times anxiety. However there also have been prayers, praise, and worship. The Bible doesn’t say that we will not experience any challenges or not be faced with any attacks. But it does promise that we can be confident in the certainty that they shall not prosper against us. No matter how challenging it has been, the one thing that’s been consistent is my faith. And as always God showed up in His time and in His way. God has promised me several things that have not come to pass yet, however I will continue to wait faithfully, and I will continue to praise Him while I wait. I will never doubt the promises of God!

“The Lord always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does” (Psalm 145:13)

“But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” (2 Peter 3:8)

“Wait on the LORD: Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: Wait, I say, on the LORD” (Psalm 27:14)

God has always been faithful in fulfilling His promises. In the Old Testament God gives us a preview of the messiah. (Genesis 49:1, Isaiah 7:14)) In the New Testament, all the promises are fulfilled in Jesus of Nazareth. Scriptures show us where God has proved Himself over and over again to be true to His Word. God does not do time or age. And when God shows up it is well worth the wait. Our faith produces hope. Our hope should be in the Lord and His promises. No matter what we can stand on His promises. Through the trials and tribulations, we can stand on His promises. This is how we make it through the rough times. Remember God made us a promise that all things will work together for the good of those who love Him, those who are called according to His purpose. Problems can last a long time but they can’t last forever, the promises of God are forever.

“Praise be to the Lord, not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his servant Moses” (1 Kings 8:56)

“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” (2 Corinthians 1:20)

“Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant.” (1 Kings 8:56)

In this world we never know what problems we may face from day to day. However, God’s promises give us hope. God’s promises encourage us. God’s promises assure us that every problem will sooner or later turn out well for those who are committed to Jesus Christ. God said “all” things will work out for our good, not some things. That includes every tragedy, every trial, every heartache, every burden, and every diagnosis. Even death becomes a blessing for a child of God because Jesus defeated death!

“For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are far off, as many as the Lord our God will call. (Acts 2:39)

“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations, He will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth.” (Isaiah 42:1,4)

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

The promises of Jesus are available for all God’s children. He has made promises to all those who accept Him as their Lord and Savior. We are promised forgiveness of sins. (1 John 1:9) Those who show confidence in Christ are assured of answers to prayers when we pray in accordance with His will. (1 John 5:14) Jesus promised to never leave or forsake us. (Deuteronomy 31:6) He promised to take care of all our needs. (Philippians 4:19) He said He is our help in times of troubles. (Psalm 9:9-1) He also promised to work everything out for our good. (Romans 8:28) I could go on and on because there are numerous promises made from God to man in the Bible. The greatest promise to believers in Christ is the promise of Salvation. Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection, God’s divine plan to rescue us and to give us the greatest promise of all, eternal life! If we allow God to work in our lives, trusting and depending on Him, we can faithfully stand on His promises. Love and Blessings…

“And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory.” (Ephesians 1:13-14)

“That whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:15)