Promise Keeper

Some of the sweetest, and most interesting, promises ever made to me were by little boys in a toy store.  God, however, is the ultimate Promise-Maker!   Because he failed to keep a few, Mr. Bill will give his word but doesn't make promises.  The frailty of man is sharply contrasted by the One Who cannot break a promise: "For as many as are the promises of God, in Him they are yes; therefore also through Him is our Amen to the glory of God through us.." (2 Corinthians 1:20, NASB).  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 – God's promises are forever sealed in Christ for our benefit and to His Glory.  In a world where lies and deceit are widespread and abundant, what extraordinary 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 yet sweeter still is The Perfect Promise-Maker. And, even sweeter -- He is the ultimate ... Promise-Keeper!