Standing firm on the promises of God.
Have you been blown
emotionally one way and then another?
It’s a sign that our faith is hanging onto a clothes line! With certain winds, a sheet hanging on a
clothes line may be blown from one end to the other and back again. Our life placed in Christ should rather be
like the flag on a pole. It’s blown
around but firmly anchored to the pole.
In emotional stormy times it
will be God’s promises that can keep us strong and anchored. God’s word is trustworthy and true. It’s an excellent compass, guide and
instruction book for all of life.
2
Timothy 3:16 (NKJV) All Scripture is given by
inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
As we live our lives and
experience the ups and downs ; we must anchor ourselves to God’s word, pray and
meditate over what it is saying. God’s
word should always be our first resource and confirmation for the decisions we
make. It may not come immediately but as
we pray and seek His wisdom, the Holy Spirit may bring to mind specific
promises. Other times His leading will
just seem right because of an understanding we have of His nature from our
relationship with Him. We therefore
trust Him. All the while understanding that God will never contradict His Word
to us.
God has made many promises in
the Bible. (a) Here are three questions
to ask in order to discover if the promise applies to you:
1. Is it made to a specific person; or is it for
all believers?
For instance, 1 Kings 9:5
(NKJV) then I will establish the
throne of your kingdom over Israel
forever, as I promised David your father, saying, 'You shall not fail to have a
man on the throne of Israel
However the following promise
is a guarantee to all believers that Jesus will be with them always. Hebrews 13:5 (NKJV) Let your
conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things
as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor
forsake you."
2. Is it for meeting our need or a desire?
If we’re asking the Lord for
work so that we can provide for our family; it’s a need. But if we’re asking for different employment
for personal reasons; it’s a desire.
3. Does it require some condition on our part?
Matthew
6:33 (NKJV) But seek
first the kingdom
of God
The
promise is for those who “seek first the
kingdom of God and His righteousness”.
As
the strong winds of life blow; God’s promises will keep us strong and keep us
steady as we depend on His Word and wait for His deliverance. Follow the Lord
and pursue His leading as you stand on the promises of God!
Read: 2Peter1:3-10
