Promises, Promises

For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."Hebrews 13:5 NKJV




As I was reading Our Daily Bread this morning, this was the central verse of the devotion. I have read this verse many times and know it very well. However, something struck me that I had never really noticed before. I have always focused on the promise and not the one giving the promise. I do not know which translation they were using, but it said "God himself" was making the promise. I think the use of God rather than "he" is what triggered it. The point being that a promise is only as good as the one making it.




I have been promised many things in this life and many have fallen through. I have promised many things in this life and failed to deliver. Yet, this promise is made by God himself. He made a promise to Abram in Genesis and carried it through. God promised to deliver Noah and He made good on His promise. He made a promise to David and has seen it to completion. Whatever He says, He does. Why do I, as a Christian, fail to see and realize and incorporate this into my life? Why do I worry and stress over things outside of my control?




Oh, what a marvelous Savior I have!! He cares so much for me and wants what is best for me! "A great high priest whose name is Love, who ever lives and pleads for me!" He has promised, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." I will not fear what man shall do unto me!! Praise God, not just for the promise for the one making it!!