Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her! – (Luke 1:45, NIV)
Great blessings are yours because you believed what the Lord said to you! You believed this would happen. – (Luke 1:45, ERV)
And blessed is she that believed; for there shall be a fulfilment of the things which have been spoken to her from the Lord. – (Luke 1:45, ASV)
God is faithful to His promises and true to His word. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” – (Deuteronomy 31:6, NIV) We are not promised a life that is easy or trouble-free, but we are promised God’s powerful presence in all things and at all times. He is faithful and true to His word. In the deepest valleys and on the highest peaks, He is there. In love, in loss, in challenge, in triumph, in heartache, in joy, in all things, He makes His presence known as He helps us and upholds us. Each morning, as I rise and spend time in His word, I am joined by two sweet fur babies that flank my sides. Their ongoing loyalty and love, and desire to be near me, is a tangible reminder that God desires my presence too. He wants me to listen to His voice, rest in His nearness, and trust Him in all things. Because He keeps His promises, I know that I can trust Him in all things and at all times. The process is an ongoing act of faith, and there is always more to learn. I am flawed and fall short, yet God continues to correct and redirect, lead and love me throughout each day. May we ever seek the Lord and trust in Him, for He is a Promise Keeper.
The Lord is so good,
throughout all our days;
He keeps His promise,
He does what He says.
God’s true to His words,
our hope is assured;
in Him we find life,
and future secured.
So, trust in the Lord,
allow Him to lead;
the Promise Keeper,
He meets all our needs.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that You are good and loving and faithful to be near us. Thank You that You fulfill every promise that You make, and You uphold us throughout all of our days. Forgive us for our fears and doubts when trials come. Teach us to trust and cling to You and Your promises, for Your word is true. Lead us to love those around us well. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we trust You to keep Your promises and be true to Your Word. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the skies. – Psalm 36:5