Rest in Love

Parents can promise anything to a child. And that child can believe that promise. Sometimes, parents do not, or cannot, keep their promises, but there is one who always keeps His promises, and that is God our Father. Here are some of His precious and treasured promises:

God promised to send the Messiah to save His people and defeat the devil. Throughout the Old Testament, God gave prophesies about the Messiah. At just the right time, He sent His Son to live among us—fully God and fully human (Galatians 4:4). Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead, just as God promised He would. If we’ve put our trust in Jesus, we can rest knowing that our eternal future is secure. Jesus will return bodily to earth, raise us from the dead, and set creation free from all brokenness, sin, and death.

In the meantime, God promises to give strength to His people (Isaiah 41:10). In Judges 6:11-16, the angel of the Lord called Gideon a mighty warrior—even though Gideon thought that he was weak. God enabled and strengthened Gideon to lead the Israelites and defeat their oppressors. In the same way, God will strengthen you to do what He calls you to do.

The Lord promises to guide His followers. God guided Noah in building the ark (Genesis 6:13-22). God will lead and guide you also. He says in Psalm 32:8, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.â€

God promises to give you rest. Jesus said in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.â€

The Lord promised to love you. His love for you will never fail. Paul wrote in Romans 8:39 that nothing will separate you from the love of Christ. He will be with us no matter what (Matthew 28:20).

God has made many more promises in His Word. He has kept His promises in the past, He is keeping His promises today, and He will still keep His promises in the future. So we can trust and rely on Him, knowing that He cares for us. • Golda Dilema

• Does one of these promises stick out to you?

• How might God be inviting you to rely on Him today?

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)

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