Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Promise.
The word has been defined as “a declaration that something will or will not be done or given; an express assurance on which expectation is to be based” (dictionary.com).
It was the second definition which had my attention. A promise is an expressed assurance which leads to an expectation. A promise gives hope, brings anticipation, and helps us to look forward.
If we combine a promise with a dose of faith, we become confident God will do exactly what He has promised.
“Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.”
(Romans 4:20-21, NLT).
Abraham did not deny the reality of his situation – he knew his body was as good as dead as was Sarah’s. But he held onto the promise given him.
The word prompt reminded me today of the many promises God has given to us. A google search tells me there are 5,467 promises contained in Scripture. His Word has stood the test of time and God will continue to be faithful to every promise He has given to us.
The words of an old song came to mind:
“Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
Listening every moment to the Spirit’s call
Resting in my Savior as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God.”
May we remember today the very One who has given us these promises
will also keep them.
We can hold onto His promises.
Well said!
Another blogger ‘standing on the promises’.
Blessings to you and yours!
Marie
There’s room for us all to stand 🙂
What a wonderful song to “get in my head” this afternoon! I love hymns – and the truths they contain! Certainly, it is true that we can stand confidently on the promises of God!! I’m standing right there with you!!
I love when an old hymn comes back to mind. They hold such powerful truths.
I was thinking about all the promises God gives us too.
Sometimes it all seems far away,
the promise and the light.
I miss the sun of yesterday
against this chilly night.
I wonder how we got here,
and how it all went wrong,
the upward path seemed so clear,
the one we walked in song!
But this is not the story’s end,
it’s just what has to be,
and around the dim road’s bend
lies the Mystery.
They say required faith is small,
but in this dark we need it all.
I’m so thankful that even when life is hard and doesn’t make sense to me, He is my faithful Promise Keeper!