2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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GOD’S PROMISES ARE YEA AND AMEN
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28
2 Samuel 7:18-29
2 Corinthians 1:20-22
“…do as thou hast said.”
GOD’S PROMISES ARE YEA AND AMEN
God’s promises were never meant to be thrown aside as waste paper. He made them to be used for our blessing. Just as gold is minted to be used as currency, nothing pleases our Lord better than to see His promises put in circulation, appreciated and trusted. He loves to see His children say, “…do as thou hast said” (2 Sam 7:25). We glorify God when we plead His promises.
Do you think that God will be any the poorer for giving you the riches He has promised? Or any the less holy for imparting His holiness to you? Or any the less pure for washing you from your sins? Can any of these things be possible? He says to us, “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isa 1:18). Dear reader, take the Lord at His Word: He is faithful and true.
By faith lay hold of God’s promise of pardon. Do not delay, saying, “This is an incredible promise. I wonder if it is true?” Rather go straight to the throne of grace with it, and plead, “Lord, here is Thy promise. Do as Thou hast said.” And the Lord will be pleased. If we doubt or neglect God’s promise, we dishonour Him. But when we hasten to the throne of grace and cry, “Lord, I am unworthy of Thy promise, but Thou hast said it,” our desire shall be granted.
Our God is like a banker. He delights to cash His own notes. Present our petitions to Him as cheques to be cashed. Our heavenly Banker will gladly pay us in full. Think not that God will be troubled by our importunately reminding Him of His promises. On the contrary, He delights to hear our cries of need. He is more ready to answer than we are to ask. God is never tired of keeping His promises: in Christ, they are yea and amen.
THOUGHT: The sun is not weary of shining.
PRAYER: Father, help me to receive Thy promises with gladness and belief.