“God has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature” (2 Peter 1:4).
God does not promise a life free from hardship, hurt, suffering and loss, but God does promise that we never have to face our burdens alone. It is written that a student of the Bible spent a year and a half attempting to count the number of promises God has made in the Bible. The number he came up with was 7,487. The point is not the number. The point is God never breaks a promise. Never.
In an uncertain world, we can believe in the certainty of God. In a world that has lost its way, Jesus is the way. In a world of lies and deceit, He is the truth (John 14:6). In a world that desperately needs help, the Helper is here (John 14:16 and John 14:26).
Here are just some of God’s promises to believers:
His Presence (Matthew 28:20). His Pardon (I John 1:9). His Salvation (John 3:16). His Power in Prayer (Romans 8:26). His Power in Witnessing (Acts 1:8). His Peace (John 14:27). His Guidance (Psalm 16:11). His Confidence (Philippians 4:13). The Sufficiency of God’s Grace (2 Corinthians 12:9). His Comfort in Sorrow (Matthew 5:4). His Promise of Heaven (John 14:1-3). His Ultimate Victory over Death (I Corinthians 15:54).
When it comes to making and keeping promises, God is the only One we can completely trust. That is because the one thing God cannot do is lie (Hebrews 6:18). Turn to Him today. Believe Him. Trust Him and then watch God work in your life.
Prayer
Dear Lord, we will stand on all of your promises. In Your strong name. Amen.
