“But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.”
—Matthew 5:37
Have you ever had someone break a promise? Maybe you have broken a promise that you made to someone? Sadly, the words “I promise” have become little more than a phrase meant to prove someone’s sincerity. Breaking a promise is taken lightly in our society. Yet 100 years ago people highly valued a promise. Business was done, goods were sold, and transactions were made, many times, on nothing more than a promise and a handshake. Yet today, it seems that promises are made to be broken. However, there is One who has never and will never break a promise –God. When God promises you can be sure it will come to pass! Notice the promise He made to Noah, “Thus I establish My covenant with you: Never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of the flood; never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth” (Gen. 9:11). God promised Noah that He would never again use a flood to destroy the earth, and God has kept that promise. Remember the rainbow! Look at some other promises God made throughout Scripture:
“I will never leave nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5)
“I will strengthen and help you.” (Isaiah 41:10)
“Nothing will separate you from My love.” (Romans 8:39)
“I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
“I will forgive you.” (1 John 1:9)
“I will bless you.” (Psalm 84:11)
“I am with you always…” (Matthew 28:20)
“I will guide you.” (Psalm 25:9)
“I will work all to your good.” (Romans 8:28)
“I will deliver you…” (Psalm 50:15)
God’s promises are found in every book, chapter, and verse of His Word. As a Christian, God has promised to provide for you, protect you, be near you, forgive you, etc. He loves every believer as He loves His own dear Son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, He promises to work all things together for good to His people through His infinite plan. But how often do we forget God’s promises? How often amidst trouble do we worry, fear, and wander from God? Never forget that God is sovereign; He has everything under His control! Have you forgotten God’s promises? Take time today to reflect on the promises of God in His Word and apply them to your life and live with the knowledge that your Heavenly Father is always watching over you, in all places, and through every circumstance of life. Take comfort, be of good courage, and walk by faith in the promises of God and you will be comforted all the days of your life.
Friday Devotional: October 9, 2026
In Christ,
Pastor S. Henry
