ALIGNED TO THE PROMISES OF GOD
“‘Your house and Your kingdom will endure forever before Me; Your throne will be established forever.’”
2 Samuel 7:16 (NIV)
I’ve made many promises over the years, but it’s clear that there are many times I failed to follow through. I promise I won’t forget. Or I promise I won’t say a word. When someone makes a promise, consider the source. Who are they? What’s their track record? What’s the integrity of the person who’s given their word? God’s promises are true because of who He is.
As he’s getting up there in years, David is wondering what will happen to his kingdom. In today’s Scripture, God gives two promises. First, that his kingdom would carry on, which it did through his son Solomon and others for 400 years. The second promise is that Jesus would come through the line of David and reign supreme forever. It took almost 1000 years, but that promise came true because God is faithful to His Word.
The Bible is full of God’s promises. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 NIV). And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28 NIV). These are outrageous promises—but consider the source. God promises that He will be faithful because of His great name. This is good news. I’m learning not to build my faith on my goodness, or my effort, or my commitment, but on the promises of God. He has proven faithful throughout history, throughout my life, and will continue to be faithful into eternity. You can bank your whole life on the promises of God. They are as solid as the ground you’re standing on. Trust Him. Be faithful to live and follow His direction. His promises are the key to life and joy in this life and beyond!
APPLICATION: Write down on a notecard one of God’s promises. Read that often today and rest in God.
PRAYER: Thank You, Jesus, for being faithful to Your promises. I’m grateful for every prayer You’ve already answered and for the ones You are still working out in Your perfect time. Help me to trust that Your promises never fail and that Your goodness is always at work in my life. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?