"For he remembered his holy promise
given to his servant Abraham."
Psalm 105:42 NIV
All God's promises are true! That would be the testimony of Joshua. He led God's people into Canaan where they took over and settled. It was the land promised to Abraham hundreds of years earlier. Sometimes it takes a while before you realize the promise, but God's promise is a promise.
All God's promises are true! Joseph would testify to that. As a teenager he had a dream that showed him ruling over his brothers. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he ascended to the second highest position in Egypt. During a time of famine, his brothers came to him - not recognizing him - and bowed down asking for food. You may not understand how God is working out his promise, but God's promise is a promise.
All God's promises are true! Another Joseph would also arise to give testimony to this fact. This man was engaged to Mary. Then he found out she was pregnant. To avoid a scandal, he wanted to end the engagement quietly. But an angel told him to stay with Mary because the child would save the people from their sins. That child was Jesus - the son of God. That child is the savior of the world. God's promises don't always make sense, but God's promise is a promise.
All God's promises are true! Saul of Tarsus violently opposed Christianity. Until he met Jesus on the road to Damascus. He was so completely changed that he even changed his name to Paul. Just after his conversion, the Lord said this about Paul, "I will show him how much he must suffer for my name." Paul later wrote that he considered his sufferings "light and momentary" compared to the blessings of knowing Christ. The promise may include both blessings and hardship, but God's promise is a promise.
All God's promises are true! Even for you. Even today. Pray that God will help you live in the blessing of his promises.
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