Has there ever been a situation in your life when a person made you a promise and did not keep his word? This has probably happened to everyone. It hurts to be betrayed, doesn’t it?
It is not without a reason that the popular proverb says: «It is easy to promise, but it is difficult to do.» A person may simply forget about his words or, on the contrary, deliberately fail to fulfill the promise. Then the relationships that have been built for years collapse. Mountains of resentment and hatred grow between close people. Where can we find support and help in such circumstances?
The best way is to turn to the Bible. It contains answers to all the questions that have always worried every person. For thousands of years, God has made His promises to mankind, and today, through Scripture, we can use these words in relation to our lives. Everything that the Lord says is done down to the smallest detail.
Our Creator is just and righteous. He wants everyone to be ready to accept the promises He makes. To do this, we need to fulfill the conditions that the Lord sets for us, and if we are faithful, God, for his part, will do everything that He says.
If you want God’s promises to work in your life, you need to get closer to the Heavenly Father. Trust His Word, and then you can get wise advice for all occasions!
God has promised each person the following:
1. God’s love endures forever. «For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.» (Isaiah 54:10)
2. The mercy of the Heavenly Father is available to everyone who repents of their sins. «If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us» (1 John 1:10)
3. God will never leave. «Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest» (Joshua 1:9).
4. The Lord gives strength to the weary. «He strengthens those who are weak and tired…But those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed.They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak» (Isaiah 40:29, 31).
5. God is our salvation and our protection. «Then in their trouble they called to the Lord, and he saved them from their distress.He brought them out of their gloom and darkness and broke their chains in pieces.They must thank the Lord for his constant love, for the wonderful things he did for them.He breaks down doors of bronze and smashes iron bars» (Psalms 107:13-16).
6. God’s salvation is available to people all over the world. «For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life» (John 3:16).
7. God satisfies our needs. «And with all his abundant wealth through Christ Jesus, my God will supply all your needs» (Phillipians 4:19).
8. God always comforts us. «Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, Lord, for you are with me. Your shepherd’s rod and staff protect me» (Psalms 23:4).
9. God hears our prayers. «Call to me when trouble comes; I will save you, and you will praise me» (Psalms 50:15).
10. With God, everything is good. «We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called according to his purpose» (Romans 8:28).
You can learn more about God’s promises from the TV program «so says the Bible» with Pastor Taras Sen.
