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God’s Promises

Luke 12:22-32

 

Anxiety or worry is reaching epidemic proportions in the world today. As believers, though, we are commanded not to worry. (verse 22) Instead we are to rely on a conditional promise from our Heavenly Father: If we seek His kingdom all our needs will be provided. (verse 31) This is the opposite of the world’s philosophy, which tells us to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and do what we can to meet our own needs. What a relief it is to rely on the sovereign King of all creation instead of our meager strength.

 

Think about these promises of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, our King!

 

He keeps His Word! Every promise is backed by His Divine Nature. Titus 1:2 tells us, “In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began.” In fact, Hebrews 6:18 tells us, “….it is impossible for God to lie…” He never makes a promise that He won’t keep!

 

He is all-knowing. Our Heavenly Father is mindful of all our needs – the ones we bring to Him in prayer as well as those of which we are unaware. Psalm 147:5 teaches us, “Great is our Lord, and of Great Power: His understanding is infinite.”

 

He is all-powerful. The sovereign Ruler of the universe backs His promises with all mighty power. Luke 1:37 teaches us, “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” What a truth! Revelation 19:6, “And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth!”

 

He cares. God’s provision for birds and flowers is proof of His even greater care for those who are made in His image. Not only is He able to meet our needs, but He also wants to provide for us! Matthew 7:9-11

 

Do you believe God? Do you seek His kingdom? Do you rest in the peace that passeth all understanding?