You may treasure something worth remembering, like a family recipe generations old, this week’s grocery list, or the sweet words of a friend. You pull it out or bring it up when you need it, no matter how many times you’ve done it before.
Similarly, believers from the dawn of time have cherished God’s promises—memorized faithfully, recited repeatedly, leaned on heavily—not merely for show, nor a matter of religious obligation, but the fruit of a bountiful relationship that necessitates complete dependence.
When the world shouts the opposite, the people of God stake their lives on God’s truth. When life overwhelms, they recall what God is like and what He can do. When times are precarious and outcomes uncertain, they seek refuge in the Almighty God.
He never fails.
Scripture’s hope-filled promises are for each of God’s children.
“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.” – Numbers 6:24-26
“The Lord will keep you from all evil; He will keep your life.” – Psalm 121:7
“Even to your old age I am He, and to gray hairs I will carry you.” – Isaiah 46:4
Even in weakness and sinfulness, the grace of God shines fiercely and brightly to uplift and redeem.
“If My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9
Wisdom He gives freely. Kindness He shares generously.
“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of His saints.” – Proverbs 2:6-8
“I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go.” – Isaiah 48:17
Indeed, “The Lord is good to all, and His mercy is over all that he has made” (Psalm 145:9).
“All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.” – Psalm 25:10
“Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore He exalts Himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for Him.” – Isaiah 30:18
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” – Hebrews 4:16
God, full of goodness, defends, directs, disciplines, answers, equips, helps, loves, heals, and saves. He fights for, makes a way for, and watches over His own, all while filling, protecting, strengthening, and teaching them.
How extravagant is His love!
Abby
