Promise Keeper

In an unsteady world in uncertain times, how good it is to know that God, the truly faithful one, makes promises to us and we can rest assured that they will be fulfilled through all generations. 

I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.  I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.  Psalm 138:2

We all have made promises to family members and friends which we didn’t manage to keep.  Some of us were captive to our addiction and our lives were unmanageable.  Our promises to those to whom we truly mattered were of no value. 

If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is. 2 Timothy 2:13

Fortunately, God has continued to pursue us with His love, without interruption, every day of our lives and here we are today in response to that love.  His promise to offer us His love never changes regardless of our wanderings.

The LORD is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does." Psalm 145:13b

Many of us have grieved over our broken promises.  We desired to make amends for the harm we caused and some that we hurt have been willing to accept and forgive us.  We promise ourselves and others to do better, and with God’s help we will – never perfect but growing to be more and more like our faithful God. 

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

Prayer:  Gracious Heavenly Father, We are so grateful for Your faithfulness towards us.  We’ve been unfaithful so many times but that has never changed Your constant expression of love towards us. 

We repent of the times we have made promises without fulfilling them.  We ask Your forgiveness for all our rebellious ways and choose to give our will and life over to Your care. 

We really do want to become more and more like You, particularly in this area of making and keeping promises.  Help us today, by the power of Your Holy Spirit living in us, to grow and mature in this way.  Amen

What joy and settledness we can walk in today knowing that God is faithful to keep His promises.  Have a great day.