How do you reconcile the promises of God with reality?

This is a important subject and affects every believer. Religion tends to plaster over the troubles of a believer with the promises of God. This might work but many times is merely be a “feel good” ointment.

I have heard so many people say they were told to walk by faith and God would deliver them. Then nothing happens. This narrative will address this issue.

God is not under obligation to do anything for you because of your works.

There were many faithful believers in history that never received the promises of God. You can confirm this in Hebrews 11.

God tests believers through prophesy so every promise or revelation from Jesus may not come to fruition.

The Israelites were tested for forty years and not one adult stepped foot into the Promised Land.

Speaking a promise of God to someone in trouble and saying have faith is merely an act of religion. There is no guarantee the promise will come into fruition.

Listen for the promises spoken to you by the Holy Spirit. Cherish the promises and walk by faith believing God will keep His word.

You can trust the promise of the gift of salvation but promises concerning deliverance, healing, or an immediate miracle are in the hands of God.

How does a believer deal with truth and conjecture concerning the promises of God?

Walk with God by faith.

Live in contrition (repentance) covered by the blood of Jesus.

Listen to the Holy Spirit but take every word captive to the obedience of Christ Jesus.

Do not be afraid to confront God or ask for wisdom about your circumstances.

Release the feelings of anger, fear and betrayal to God and pray for inner healing.

Seek out mature believers who hear from God and ask them to pray for you and confirm the words of God.

Read the Bible under the authority of the Holy Spirit.

Pray vigilantly.

God does tend to deliver His people but He works in His ways and in His perfect timing.

You are at the mercy and compassion of God. Remember, He has power and dominion over the Heavens and the Earth and can change your life in a split second.

There is no greater power than God so regardless of your circumstances He is your only true option for help.

Your troubles were engineered by God for His purposes. He wants you to be free of the world and a powerful witness for Christ. The adversities were designed to transform you into the personality of Christ.