So this Sunday in church we were talking about God's promises to the Israelites and how God always had a plan for them, whether it took them a few minutes to choose to follow that plan or forty years. This got me to thinking about the promises God has revealed to me regarding His plan for my life:
Jeremiah 29:11
"'For I know the plans I have for you,' says the Lord, 'They are plans for good and not for disaster, to you a future and a hope.'"
I absolutely love this verse, but so often forget the promises and truths the Lord has revealed to me specifically about my life.
Colossians 1:23
"But you must continue to believe this truth and stand firmly in it. Don' drift away from the assurance you received when you heard the Good News."
This is definitely something I need to work on, clinging to the truths and promises of the Bible and standing firmly in these truths.A great example in the Bible of someone who took a firm stand and believed the promises that God has showed him was Abraham.
Romans 4:20
"Abraham never wavered in believing God's promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God."
Not only did Abraham have unwavering faith and believe God's promise, but it actually strengthened his faith! That is something I would love to work on more in the coming weeks, it letting my faith in Jesus strengthen as I cling to the truths and promises the Lord has revealed to me. Never wavering or doubting what the Lord has specifically spoken to me.
Romans 15:4
"Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God's promises to be fulfilled."
As I am waiting for God to fulfill the promises He has shown to me, I have hope and encouragement in Christ that nothing else can compare to!
Another verse I came across several weeks ago, that has become one (yes, I have several) of my theme verses is:
2 Peter 3:9
"The Lord is not really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake."
This is so awesome! So often I wish the Lord would hurry up and fulfill the promises that He has revealed to me, but in reality, looking back, it is in this period of waiting that the Lord has grown me and stretched me the most spiritually; not that I am by any means saying I want to indefinitely wait for the Lord to fulfill His promises; but I am content to wait and rest in the Lord and "Just Be" in His presence and timing.
One last verse that has also become one of my "theme" verses is:
Proverbs 31:25
"She is clothed with strength and dignity,
and she laughs without fear of the future."
This is such a great, easy verse for me to remember when I am striving and anxious instead of sitting back and resting in the Lord and let Him take the lead in my life.
Well... this post has been a bunch of crazy random thoughts that have been flying through my head the past few days regarding God's promises, thanks for putting up with the randomness :)
