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Nov 01, 2012
The Promises of God
Read | 2 Corinthians 1:18-22
The
Christian life rests on a foundation of God's promises for today and
for the future. We can trust everything that our heavenly Father has
said because His Word shows Him to be...
Truthful.
The Lord knows what is true and speaks honestly in all matters. We can
be assured of this because He is holy; there is no sin in Him. He is
also omniscient and understands everything (Heb. 4:12-13). His promises
are based on His infinite knowledge and truthfulness.
Faithful. Scripture
compares the Lord to a shepherd who "gathers the lambs in his arms and
carries them close to his heart" (Isa. 40:11 niv). What He has
planned for us, He will bring to fruition (Rom. 8:28). Our heavenly
Father does not waver in His intentions or will.
Loving.
God's love for us was demonstrated at the cross. He sent His Son Jesus
to die by crucifixion and thereby take the punishment for our sins. The
Savior experienced God's wrath against iniquity so we might know only
His love. This is the ultimate proof of His devotion to us.
All-powerful.
Divine power created the world and raised the Savior back to life, so
we know God has the ability to carry out all His plans. Our omnipotent
Father can keep every one of His promises.
A
promise is valuable only if the one making it has trustworthy
character and the ability to carry through. Our heavenly Father is
truthful, faithful, loving, and all-powerful. We can base our entire
life on His promises, secure in the knowledge that He will do just as
He has said.
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