“…in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began…” (Titus 1:2).
Have you ever had someone break a promise? Maybe you’ve broken a promise you made to someone? Sadly the words “I promise” have become little more than a phrase meant to prove someone’s sincerity. Breaking promises 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. Today promises seem to be made in order to be broken, but there is One who has never, can never, and will never break His promise … God. When God promises something 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” (Genesis 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 has made throughout Scripture to every believer:
“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” (Rom. 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, every chapter, and every 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, in the midst of trouble, tribulation, or persecution do we worry, fear, and wander from God? Never forget that God is sovereign; He has everything in heaven and on earth under His control. “All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand or say to Him, “What have You done?” (Daniel 4:35).
Have you forgotten God’s promises? Take time today to reflect upon God’s promises and apply them to your life, and live with the knowledge that your Heavenly Father watches over His people every moment of every day. Psalm 34:15: “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.”