God Will Do As He Promised

(Hebrews 11:33) “Through faith they conquered kingdoms, administered justice, received promises, shut the mouths of lions, put out raging fires, escaped death by the sword, found strength in weakness, became powerful in battle, and routed foreign armies.”

(Acts 27:25) “So take courage, men, because I trust God that it will turn out just as he told me.”

(2 Chronicles 32:7-8) “Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or disheartened because of the king of Assyria or because of the army that accompanies him, because the one who is with us is greater than the one with him. He only has the strength of his own flesh, but the LORD our God is with us to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were encouraged from what King Hezekiah of Judah told them.”

The great heroes of the Bible were no different than you and me. They faced fear, depression, lack, insults, doubt if God truly loved them, strong opposition, near-death experiences, and all kinds of trials. However, they managed to hold on to the promises of God and let their faith become stronger than their fears. We are actually in a better position and a better time, as normally no one is killed or imprisoned for following Christ. The most you may face is rejection from your family, mocking from strangers, and probably hatred from those that hate God.

Back then they had nothing else but faith in what God had spoken to them, to stand on. We have Jesus living inside of us if we have accepted Him as Lord, the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit, and the authority of Christ to make every demon bow down to His name. But still, we walk around doubting God and fearing what will happen to us.

In these uncertain times when there is death all around us, governments are full of corruption, the economy is on the brink of collapse and the love of men has grown cold, humanity is looking for answers and for those that will give them hope. How can you bring hope to those in need if you yourself doubt what God can do?
While David faced Goliath believing in God’s promises and God’s power, the Israeli army stood by shaking in their boots. While the boat was sinking and everyone feared for their lives, Paul assured them that no one would die because God had told him so.

Man can only attack you with man-made weapons, but they are no match to the weapons God has given us. Even if they take away your home, and all your income, God can miraculously give you a house and feed your whole family. What are you afraid of? Why do you constantly doubt what God can do and what He has promised in the Bible?

Get back to reading the Word daily and fill your heart with His promises. Only then, will you be able to have the faith to conquer every army, shut the mouths of lions, topple spiritual and physical kingdoms, and bring hope to others.

(“Courage is all you can do – Miracles is God doing the rest!”- Bob Gass)

Prayers

• Jesus, You are the Lord who is pleased in our praises, Fearful in praises, the Lord who inhabits the praises of Israel.
• Thank You, Lord, that we can stand firm on Your promises and that You are the same yesterday, today and forever.
• Thank You that as You have said, You will do.
• Forgive us for focusing on our situation, our problems, and our fears instead of looking at Jesus.
• We ask that You change our mindset and teach us how to use our faith in every situation.
• Like Paul, let us declare what You have promised instead of what others speak out of fear.
• We declare that The one who is with us is greater than the one who is in the world.
• We declare that our faith will make us conquer kingdoms, administer justice, receive promises, shut the mouths of lions, put out raging fires, escape death by the sword, find strength in weakness, become powerful in battle, and cause foreign armies to retreat in disorder.
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• We ask in Jesus’ Mighty Name. Amen