Promises That Are Fulfilled
Sunday November 12, 2017
The nations are in chaos, and their kingdoms crumble! God’s voice thunders, and the earth melts! The Lord of Heaven’s Armies is here among us; the God of Israel is our fortress. Come, see the glorious works of the Lord: See how he brings destruction upon the world. He causes wars to end throughout the earth. He breaks the bow and snaps the spear; he burns the shields with fire. (Psalm 46:6-9 NLT)
One would think the first sentence above came from today’s newscast instead of the Bible. It seems most countries in the world are having internal and external problems surviving as the nation they once were. The people elect new governments believing they will fulfill the promises the candidates made during the election. Elected leaders then seek to annul agreements that previous governments believed in and worked to accomplish. Times change and the new government becomes the old government, and on and on and on it goes.
When we admitted our lives had become unmanageable, we sought help. We came to believe that God was a power greater than ourselves and could restore us to sanity. We then became willing to turn our will and our lives over to His care. God made us promises and has faithfully fulfilled them. God's word never changes and, as we continue to follow His principles for life, we will find that we are never disappointed. Jesus said, in this world we would have many trials and sorrows and He was not wrong. However, He also told us we could live in peace and not be afraid in spite of what is going on around us because He has overcome the world.
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. (John 16:33 NLT)
When we put our trust in the eternal Living Word of God, we will have new life that goes on and on and on, and will last forever.
Prayer: Loving God, You have proved Yourself faithful in all Your ways. Help me to rest in Your promises that are backed by the honour of Your name. Amen
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