The Promises of God Are True!

There are many promises that God has given you in His Word.  Promises to save, to forgive, to supply, to give you strength, to comfort, to guide, to protect, to prosper.  Promises of health, of peace and joy, of hope, of abundant life, to stay closer than a brother and many, many more!

• The word "promises" means 'the word of God; a declaration with an obligation to carry it out.'
• The word "proved" means 'tried and thoroughly tested.'  It is quality assurance!

There are great biblical promises recorded to remind us:

• Psalm 119:140 - His promises have been thoroughly tested 
• Romans 4:20,21 - Abraham's faith didn't waver, he was fully persuaded that God is able. 
• Genesis 39 - We see that Joseph had a promise to rule, but circumstances made it appear as though he would end up a prisoner and slave.

Let these examples remind you not to look at your circumstances and be tricked into cursing your promise; keep on believing, keep on trusting because your trials are the process that proves His promises!

Here is the pattern that God often uses: 

1. Promise
2. Testing of the promise
   
   1. Adversity
   2. Character refining
   3. Faith building
3. The fulfillment of the promise

And the greater the promise, the more thorough the test.

God’s Promises are True!  His word declares in 2 Cor 1:20, "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."  Amen simply means, 'So be it!'  It is your prophetic declaration that what was said shall come to pass!

CHALLENGE: God’s Promises for You Are Tried, Tested and True!  Recall some promises the Lord has made to you that have not yet manifested.  Have you cursed them because you were impatient with God?  Are you still trusting God?  Reflect on this week's message and ask God to renew your faith and trust in Him and His promises as you accelerate into 2010!

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