“For when God made a promise to Abraham, because He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself” Hebrews 6:13
The word from God today is about having confidence in the promises of God. Or to put it more bluntly, can you trust the promises of God?
God is above all things and answers to no one. He cannot not make a promise by any greater power because there is none.
We have to accept the promises of God by faith. God calls things that do not exist as if they did. And, He does this on His timeline not yours.
Faith is trusting in the promises of God and waiting patiently on Him.
Faith is acting on the voice of God (like Abraham) even when His instructions may not make sense or defy human logic.
Faith is giving no credence to what you see with your eyes. Many times God will make a promise and then take your life in an opposite direction and the promises seem miles away or have disappeared.
God has a mind of His own and does not think or act like you. He is controversial and unpredictable. Your journey may not look like you are heading towards His promises but you will eventually get there.
The subject of walking by faith can best be explained by the outcome of the Israelites. God made a promise to the Israelites but the promise was not accepted by faith. They complained, turned to false gods and made God very angry.
God kept His promise and delivered the Israelites but none of the adults who were freed from the bondage in Egypt set foot in the Promised Land.
We all want immediate gratification and most of us are not willing to live through the adversity and sacrifices required of God to enter into the land of His goodness.
You cannot win in a contest with God. We have to submit to Christ Jesus who has power and dominion over all things. Live by faith and seek out His will through prayer and listen for His voice.
Look at the stars tonight. They were created by God and are held in place by His word.
God keeps His promises!
Hal Hollister Ministry 