Christians are people who build their lives on the promises of Scripture. God’s promises provide the basis for our faith, hope, joy, and endurance. Sadly, however, we often forget these promises during seasons of uncertainty or discouragement. In the introduction to his Scripture Promises, Puritan pastor Samuel Clark states,
“A fixed, constant attention to the promises, and a firm belief in them, would prevent solicitude and anxiety about the concerns of this life. It would keep the mind quiet and composed in every change, and support and keep up our sinking spirits under the several troubles of life…
Christians deprive themselves of their most solid comforts by their unbelief and forgetfulness of God’s promises. For there is no extremity so great, but there are promises suitable to it, and abundantly sufficient for our relief in it.
“A thorough acquaintance with the promises would be of the greatest advantage in prayer. With what comfort may the Christian address himself to God in Christ when he considers the repeated assurances that his prayers shall be heard! With how much satisfaction may he offer up the several desires of his heart when he reflects upon the texts wherein those very mercies are promised! And with what fervour of spirit and strength of faith may he enforce his prayers, by pleading the several gracious promises which are expressed to his case!”[1]
May the Lord grant us grace today to stand on His promises as we live, serve, and labor for His glory!
[1] Packer, J.I. Knowing God: The IVP Signature Collection. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2021.
