Scrolling through Facebook the other day, I came across this picture taken by a college friend of mine. With the rainbow stretched across the sky behind her and the brilliant sun shining through the clouds ahead, she captured something truly beautiful. I looked at the picture for awhile and allowed myself to be reminded of God's promises. We are surrounded by them. They shine from behind us, encouraging us to press on and giving us hope for the future. They also shine ahead of us, guiding us along the narrow way and beckoning us to our home in Heaven.
God's promises give me comfort:
He will supply all of my needs. (Philippians 4:19)
He will bear my burdens. (Psalm 68:19)
He will forgive me. (1 John 1:9)
He will answer my prayers. (1 John 5:14-15)
God's promises give me courage:
He will never leave me. (Hebrews 13:6)
He will give me strength. (Isaiah 40:29-31)
He will not allow me to be tempted with more than I can bear. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
God's promises give me confidence:
He will make all things work together for good. (Romans 8:28)
He will save me by His grace, through faith. (Ephesians 2:8)
He will give me eternal life. (1 John 4:5)
God's promises are abounding! These are just a few of the many we find in the Bible.
When I think of God's promises, I think of the words written in Joshua 22:45, "Not one of the good promises which the Lord had made to the house of Israel failed; all came to pass."
Everything God promised to His people was fulfilled.
God will do what He says He will do.
The road we travel through life will be difficult because of the persecution that comes with being a follower of Christ. In fact, that's another promise (2 Timothy 3:12). But, because of the courage, confidence, and comfort that come from God...which He has promised to give me...I will prevail! I will stay on the course that will lead me Home, with a rainbow shining behind me and the sun shining ahead.
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