“I promise I will be on time!” says the one who is consistently late.
“I promise to eat ALL my dinner if you let me have a cookie
now.” says the child who rarely finishes their plate.
“I promise this car will last you for years. Those 100,000
miles are all good miles!” says the used car salesman.
“Promises, promises!” Have you ever said that phrase in doubt and skepticism? I have! When an untrustworthy person makes a grandiose promise or pledges to never do “that” again, I have trouble believing them. Promises offer little comfort or assurance when they come from someone who has proven in the past that they don’t keep their word.
I recently read a devotional that asked, “What are the promises of Jesus?” I typed that question into Google and found this list of just some of the key promises Jesus made: He said believers . . .
Eternal Life: Will have everlasting life (John 3:16).
Forgiveness: Will be purified and forgiven by
confessing their sins (1 John 1:9)
Freedom: Will be set free by the Son (John 8:36).
Resurrection: Will be raised from the dead (John
10:28).
Provision: Will have their needs met (Matthew 6:33).
Rest: Will find rest when they are weary (Matthew
11:28–30).
Abundant Life: Will find purpose and spiritual
fulfillment (John 10:10).
Strength: Will receive help and strength (Isaiah
41:10).
Constant Presence: Will have Jesus with them forever
(Matthew 28:20).
Security: Will be held securely in Jesus’ hand (John
10:28).
Peace: Will receive Jesus’ peace (John 14:27).
His Return: Will be taken to Heaven with Jesus when
He returns (John 14:2-3).
Helper: Will be given the Holy Spirit to teach and
guide them (John 14:26).
Power: Will receive power from on high for ministry
(Acts 1:8).
Wow! That’s quite a list! And all these promises come from Someone we CAN trust! Jesus will do what He says. Jesus’ Word is true and reliable and trustworthy! Jesus keeps His promises!
Be encouraged!