The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him in Joshua 21:44,
"The Lord gave them rest on every side, just as he had sworn to their forefathers. Not one of their enemies withstood them; the Lord handed all their enemies over to them."
The way the Lord fulfills his promises is like no other! As we read of the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham, fulfilled in the book of Joshua, I am struck by the awesomeness of God's promises!
God has the power to fulfill all of his promises! This is specifically what Paul identified in Abraham's faith, the faith used as a model for the rest of us as to what God honors with righteousness (our "ticket" to eternal life). "He [Abraham] did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. This is why 'it was credited to him as righteousness.'" Romans 4:20-22.
God's promise is unchanging! "Because God wanted to make the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged." Hebrews 6:17-18.
God's promises are fully assured! Unlike so many promises made to us by others that go unfulfilled, God's promises are certain. Paul says, "But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not 'Yes' and 'No.' For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by me and Silas and Timothy, was not 'Yes' and 'No,' but in him it has always been 'Yes'. 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. Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come." 2 Corinthians 1:18-22.
God is faithful in his promises! "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23. Although many may not remain faithful and cannot be counted on, God is faithful and can always, without fail, be counted on!
The promises of God are great and precious! "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." 2 Peter 1:3-4.
The Lord is patient, but not slow in keeping his promise! "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9.
The Lord has promised us eternal life! "This is what he promised us—even eternal life." 1 John 2:25.
What can I say of the promises of God?! They are simply awesome and breathtaking!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share your thoughts of worship with us from your Bible reading today. We'd love to hear from you!
Trevor Fisk
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