I Promise

Some of the sweetest promises ever made to me were made in a toy store.  A little boy would see that just-gotta-have-it toy, and he promised his mama the moon if only she’d buy it for him.  Sweet Ella-girl has now developed that just-gotta-have-it eye and works it on her mama as well.   There’s no real defense!

 

God is the ultimate Promise-Maker!   Mr. Bill will give his word but he doesn’t make promises.  He reluctantly broke a few in the past and wisely recognized the frailty of the human will so he just doesn't make promises.  There is no frailty with God – when He said “I promise,” it’s a done-deal!  All His promises are sealed, cannot be broken, and remain forever fulfilled.  “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through Him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the Glory of God.” (2 Corinthians 1:20).  The word "amen" means "so be it" so through Christ … so be it!  There's no wiggle room, no ifs-and-or-buts, no maybes, no probablies, no hope so’s, no whatevers, no doubts about it – His promises are forever sealed in Christ for our benefit and to God's Glory.  In a world where lies and deceit are widespread and abundant, what uncommon solace in Steadfast Words supported by One Who is forevermore Steadfast and Sure.  When we put our trust in Christ, the promises of God are ours and we can know with all hope (confident expectation) they are real.  I remember well the words and faces of those sweet little promise-makers but I rest most confidently and completely in The Promise-Maker!

 

Every Promise in The Book is mine – Every chapter, every verse, every line

All are blessings of His Love, divine – Every Promise in The Book is mine