Posts with the tag “promises”

Joshua told the people, “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” - Joshua 3:5   When you’re waiting for a breakthrough, it can feel like the answer is always out of reach. You might be facing challenges that seem insurmountable, and it’s easy to lose hope when progress feels slow or elusive. But remember this: God is the God of breakthrough, and He is capabl...  Read More

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord." - Isaiah 55:8    I can’t stress how important it is that we understand that God is not bound by human expectations. He operates according to His own divine wisdom and plan, for many of us, this is hard to comprehend. The life and mission of Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of God shattering human expecta...  Read More

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7   Life has a way of throwing us curveballs. Just when we think we have everything under control, something unexpected happens, and sud...  Read More

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. - Isaiah 40:31 Are you waiting for a breakthrough in your life? Waiting for a breakthrough can be one of the most challenging seasons in our lives. It's a time of uncertainty, longing, and trusting in God's timing even when it seems ...  Read More

"Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them." - John 14:21   While God's unconditional promises are a testament to His unwavering faithfulness, His conditional promises remind us of our role in the divine partnership between God and humanity. Sometimes, God gives us promises that ...  Read More

"God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?" - Numbers 23:19   When the promises of people around us can be flimsy and unreliable, God's promises stand firm as unwavering pillars of truth. What sets apart the promises of God from any other is their unconditional nature. Sometimes, God giv...  Read More

"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   In a world where promises are often broken and trust is hard to come by, it's comforting to know that God is the ultimate Promise Keeper. Every word He speaks, every vow He makes, is sure and steadfast. Throughout the pages of Scripture...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." - Proverbs 3:5-6   Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, leaving us feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. In those moments when uncertainty looms large and we're left wondering how it's all going to play out, it's easy to succumb ...  Read More

"So Abram went, as the Lord had told him."* - Genesis 12:4   In the journey of faith, God often calls us to step into the unknown. The question echoes through the corridors of our hearts: When will you take that step of faith, leaving the comfort of the familiar to chase after what God has destined for you? Consider the biblical example from the book of Genesis when Abram, later known as Abraham. ...  Read More

“For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield.” - Psalm 5:12  As we have discussed the last two days, we can thank God for what He has already done in our lives. And we can thank God for what He is currently doing in our lives. But you know what? We can also thank God for what He WILL DO in our lives.  Did you know that when God promises you something, you can wal...  Read More

“The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in those who tell the truth.” - Proverbs 12:22  There is a new social media app making waves right now. What is interesting about it is that its strategy is completely different from most social media apps. The app is called “BeReal.” And it is designed to counter these apps using heavy editing features. The idea of the app is that at a random point in...  Read More

“This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away—all who have been called by the Lord our God.” - Acts 2:39  When you pursue God’s plan and purpose for your life while remaining obedient to Him, you will win. You can confidently claim victory because the God you serve only knows victory. How can we be sure? Because He has the POWER to do anything He wants and He PROMISES that we, t...  Read More

“But I will offer sacrifices to you with songs of praise, and I will fulfill all my vows. For my salvation comes from the Lord alone.” - Jonah 2:9   Jonah disobeyed God. He ran from God. As we continue studying his story, we read that he is on a boat when a storm comes. Once the crew realizes that the storm appeared because Jonah is running from God, they throw him overboard where he ends up in th...  Read More