God has promises for us to live by and He is faithful to bring them to pass in our our lives. Consider Solomon’s testimony of the faithfulness of God to keep His good promise at the dedication of the temple.
Blessed be the Lord, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. —1 Kings 8:56 KJV
God forced Balaam a wicked sorcerer (who practiced witchcraft and divination), who was hired by King Balak of Moab to curse Israel as they were about to enter the promised land, but God forced him to speak a blessing. You can read more about this crazy kind of story from the link below.
This is what Balaam said to King Balak, “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through? Listen, I received a command to bless; God has blessed, and I cannot reverse it!”—Numbers 23:19NLT
Today under the New Testament we have been blessed with divine promises to live by so we can experience the abundant life Jesus promised.
He has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.—2 Peter 1:4 NLT
Psalms 119 rehearses the faithfulness of God to perform His good promises. You can put your full trust in God’s Word, because He is faithful to perform His Word in your life! Here is a selection of 10 prayers King David prayed as he looked to God’s promises and encouraged himself in the Lord. These prayers show the power of a God given promise and what it will do for you when you keep them in your heart. I’ve highlighted 10 of them…
His good promises bring us reassurance!
Help me turn my eyes away from illusions so that I pursue only that which is true; drench my soul with life as I walk in your paths. Reassure me of your promises, for I am your beloved, your servant who bows before you.—Psalm 119:37-38 TPT
His good promises bring us hope, confidence, and comfort!
May your tender love overwhelm me, O Lord, for you are my Savior and you keep your promises. Lord, never forget the promises you’ve made to me, for they are my hope and confidence. In all of my affliction I find great comfort in your promises, for they have kept me alive!—Psalm 119:41,49-50 TPT
His good promises compel us not to quit!
I’m consumed with longings for your promises, so I ask, “When will they all come true?” My soul feels dry and shriveled, useless and forgotten, but I will never forget your living truth.—Psalm 119:82-83 TPT
His good promises give us revelation and understanding!
How sweet are your living promises to me; sweeter than honey is your revelation-light. For your truth is the source of my understanding, not the falsehoods of those who don’t know you, which I despise.—Psalm 119:103-104 TPT
His good promises empowers us to be bold and strong!
Lord, strengthen my inner being by the promises of your word so that I may live faithful and unashamed for you. Lift me up and I will be safe. Empower me to live every moment in the light of your ways.—Psalm 119:116-117 TPT
His good promises bring us freedom and blessing!
Let me hear your promise of blessing over my life, breaking me free from the proud oppressors. As a lovesick lover, I yearn for more of your salvation and for your virtuous promises. Let me feel your tender love, for I am yours. Give me more understanding of your wonderful ways.—Psalm 119:122-124 TPT
His good promises create a path for us!
Prepare before me a path filled with your promises, and don’t allow even one sin to have dominion over me.—Psalm 119:133 TPT
His good promises will not fail us in our time of distress!
All your promises glow with fire (thoroughly tested) that’s why I’m a lover of your word. Even though my troubles overwhelm me with anguish, I still delight and cherish every message you speak to me. Give me more revelation so that I can live for you, for nothing is more pure and eternal than your truth.—Psalm 119:140,143-144 TPT
His good promises speak to us when we are still in the night!
Before the day dawns, I’ll be crying out for help and wrapping your words into my life. I lie awake every night pondering your promises to me.—Psalm 119:147-148 TPT
His good promises breathe life into us!
I grieve when I see how the faithless ones live, for they just walk away from your promises. Lord, see how much I truly love your instructions. So in your tender kindness, breathe life into me again.—Psalm 119:158-159 TPT
His good promises releases joy, peace, and praise into our lives!
Your promises are the source of my bubbling joy; the revelation of your word thrills me like one who has discovered hidden treasure. I despise every lie and hate every falsehood, for I am passionate about keeping your precepts. I stop to praise you seven times a day, all because your ways are perfect! There is such a great peace and well-being that comes to the lovers of your word, and they will never be offended.—Psalm 119:162-165 TPT
Remember that Jesus has secured every promise for us through His death, burial, and resurrection! He says YES and we say amen!
For all of God’s promises find their “yes” of fulfillment in him. And as his “yes” and our “amen” ascend to God, we bring him glory!— 2 Corinthians 1:20 TPT
Choose to discover and rest in God’s good promises He will not let you down!
Finish Strong! 