“And I will establish my covenant with you,——Read Genesis 9:11-14
You can’t break God’s promises by leaning on them.
Have you ever had someone break a promise to you? The phrase “I promise” has sadly become little more than a catchphrase or a phrase meant to prove someone’s sincerity. Breaking a promise is taken lightly in our society. Yet in the early years of our country, people highly valued a promise. Business was done, goods were sold, and transactions were made, many times, on nothing more than a promise and a handshake. People’s word meant something. Yet today promises seem to be made to be broken.
But let’s notice someone who never has and never will break a promise-God. When God promises something, you can be sure He will follow through on it. Notice the promise He gives Noah in our verses today, “And I will establish my covenant with you, neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth” (vs 9). God had just destroyed the earth by flood, then promised Noah that He would never again use a flood to destroy the earth. Has God kept that promise? Yes!
Look at some other promises God has made throughout Scriptures:
“I will never leave thee.” (Hebrews 13:5)
“I am thy shield.” (Genesis 15:1)
“I will strengthen thee.” (Isaiah 41:10)
“I will help thee.” (Isaiah 41:10)
“I will go before thee.” (John 10:4)
“I think of you.” (Jeremiah 20:11)
“I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
“I will forgive you.” (1 John 1:9)
“I will bless you.” (Psalm 84:11)
“I will not forsake you.” (1 Samuel 12:22)
“I will guide you.” (Psalm 25:9)
“I will work everything out.” (Romans 8:28)
God’s promises are found in every book and chapter of His Word. As a Christian, God has promised to provide for you, protect you, be near you, forgive you, etc. He loves you so much that He promises to work everything out for good through His infinite plan.
Yet in the heat of a situation, many Christians forget God’s promises. They worry, fear, wander, and sometimes turn from God. Never forget that God has everything under control, no matter what is happening in your life. He loves you and has promised to be with you.
Have you forgotten God’s promises? Are His words a distant memory to you? Take time today or over the next few days to read the references listed above. Reflect on God’s promises and apply them personally to your life. Never forget that God’s promises are meant for you to claim; apply them to your life and live with the knowledge that your Heavenly Father is watching out for you.—- By Paul Chappell
