APRIL 1, 1 John 2:25; John 3:16 

“Darren, I want you to complete these before school opens. Your PSLE is coming. You need to work doubly hard,” said his mother, while thrusting a stack of assessment books onto his study desk.

Darren lets out a loud groan and said, “Mom, you’re torturing me. I am going to explode with this extra work. Look at the piles of homework the teachers have already given me!”

“Alright. Alright. I know you are under a lot of pressure. You must still work hard. No point arguing. I tell you what. If you work hard and do well, I promise to take you to Disney World in Florida.”

“Do you really mean it? Thanks Mom! I will work really, really hard.” Darren’s mother has just made him a promise. Darren trusts his mother. So far, she has kept all her promises. He is encouraged to work hard. A promise is normally an agreement to give or do or be something.

In Darren’s case, his mother has agreed to give him a vacation overseas if he does well. It is to encourage him to work hard. The Bible says God has made “covenants” or agreements with His people to encourage them to walk in His ways.

This month, we will study the Bible to find out what promises God has made. Knowing His promises will help us know more about God. The first promise God made to mankind is the promise of ETERNAL LIFE through faith in Jesus.

Have you received eternal life? Do you believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins, was buried and rose again the third day and is now in heaven with our heavenly Father? If you believe that Jesus is your Saviour, you are a child of God and no more a slave to sin. You will receive all the precious and great promises of God that our heavenly Father gives to whoever believes.

Let’s do a simple equation:
Faith in Jesus = E ____________ L _______

Thought: God’s first promise is eternal life to those who believe.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I believe all your promises are true. Thank You for your promise of eternal life. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.