The Promises of God

Yesterday we handed out a list of some of the promises of God that we encouraged you to read and meditate on this week.  I am posting the list for those that missed the service or lost the paper.  

...and remember the three things we learned:

• Truth #1: God’s promises are not based on our ability, but are based fully and completely on the ability and character of God.
• Truth #2: Gods nature is holy and unchanging, He will never lie, and He will never change His mind.
• Truth #3: The fulfillment of God’s promises are not dependent on our faithfulness – but on His faithfulness to His word! (one note of clarification - I do not mean to imply that we can be disobedient and still receive God's blessings.  Abraham's faith faltered, and he took matters into his own hands with Hagar, but he heard from the Lord and continued in obedience, and Isaac was born.)

The Promises of God

God's presence -- "I will never leave you" (Heb. 13:5)

God's protection -- "I am your shield" (Gen. 15:1)

God's power -- "I will strengthen you" (Isa. 41:10)

God's provision -- But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus". (Phil 4:19)

God's purposes -- "I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil" (Jer. 20:11)

God’s equipping for ministry:  Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him⒊ (Heb 13:20-21)

God's rest -- "Come to Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matt. 11:28)

God's goodness -- "No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly" (Psalm 84:11)

God's faithfulness -- "The Lord will not forsake His people for His great name's sake" (1 Sam. 12:22)

God's sovereignty -- "All things work together for good to them that love God" (Rom. 8:28)

God's forgiveness -- "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9) 

 Everlasting life -- whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:15)

His presence - And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. (Matt 28:20)