How do you get someone to keep there promise? Sometime you have to promise something in return, other times you have to encourage, or bug them. (not that bugging is good). Sadly, many times you are involved in some way for a promise to you to be keep. Even in our marriages today when people "promise" to stay together for all time, they are quick to step away if the other person does something deem unworthy, dishonorable or just plain bad. So, since the other person did something bad it is assumed that it is OK to give up on your promise to them.
What a joy to know that this is not how God work in His promises to us.
Gen 17:1-5 Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty;Walk before Me, and be blameless. 2 "I will establish My covenant between Me and you, And I will multiply you exceedingly." 3 Abram fell on his face, and God talked with him, saying, 4 "As for Me, behold, My covenant is with you,And you will be the father of a multitude of nations. 5 "No longer shall your name be called Abram,But your name shall be Abraham;For I have made you the father of a multitude of nations. NASU
God's promise to Abram was not based on Abram's life or obedience. It was God's promise period. God shows us that He keeps all His promises. What a wonderful blessing for us to see and know.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. NASU
A promise made and a promise kept.
Have you experienced the promise of God in your life? If you haven't why not take that promise today.
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