God's Promises

Consider how many decisions you make because of a promise. From buying a car to tying the knot. A promise is simply a declaration or assurance that a particular thing will happen. In life, there can be consequences for failure to deliver what was promised, which hurts trust in the one who broke the promise.

Spiritually speaking much of what we do and why we do it is built upon a promise; and much of that promise is future focused in eternity. Paul gave some words of hope to the Christians at Thessalonica by speaking of the resurrection of the dead with this simple command, “so encourage each other with these words” (1 Thessalonians 4:18). Mary was encouraged when Jesus spoke with her at the tomb after his resurrection. Later the other apostles would all be encouraged, and finally, all people would be encouraged to know that God has promised to do the same thing for us that he did for Christ–resurrection from the dead.

However, the promises we have for our life here are nothing to shake a stick at.  In fact, God made many promises to us that we need reminding of occasionally. Jesus made some promises at the beginning of his ministry that had more to do with what we will experience if we stay faithful to God before the Judgment Day. In Matthew 5:3-10, Jesus gave his followers some attitudes to live by: The Beatitudes.

There were promises of rewards, protection, guidance, and more. Jesus said to a mixed crowd of believers and skeptics, in Luke 11:13, “So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.”

God wants to bless us. He’s made those blessings possible by both modeling someone who trusted in the promises of God, in Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry; and the many stories of people that experienced a fulfilled promise throughout their trials of life. We read in Rom 15:4, “the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God's promises to be fulfilled.”

Perhaps the question to you is, do you believe God has made promises for all parts of your life? If so, do you live like those promises are true, or do you live as though you don’t trust them? We read throughout the bible, written by inspired men that devoted their life to God’s promises, “his truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began…” (Titus 1:2).

Discover how God has given us many promises to help you in your walk towards eternity.