How should believers respond to God's fulfilled promises in their own lives? A Promise Kept: 2 Kings 9:25 “Jehu said to Bidkar his officer, ‘Pick him up and throw him on the field that belonged to Naboth the Jezreelite. For remember how you and I were riding together behind Ahab his father when the LORD pronounced this oracle against him.’” What We See in the Text • God’s earlier word (1 Kings 21:19) is coming to pass with pinpoint accuracy. • Years have passed, but the promise has not faded. • Fulfillment takes place through ordinary human actions, yet it is unmistakably God’s hand. Why Fulfilled Promises Matter • They confirm God’s unfailing faithfulness (Joshua 23:14). • They build confidence for promises still ahead (2 Corinthians 1:20). • They underscore the seriousness of both blessing and judgment (Galatians 6:7). Right Now Responses for Believers 1. Recognize and Remember – Trace the promise back to Scripture or specific leading the Lord impressed (Psalm 111:4). – Keep a written record: journals, margin notes, shared testimonies. 2. Respond with Awe and Worship – “Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised” (Psalm 48:1). – Worship anchors the heart in the Giver, not merely the gift. 3. Give Thanks Publicly and Privately – “I will give You thanks in the great assembly” (Psalm 35:18). – Gratitude magnifies God’s character to onlookers. 4. Align Obedience Anew – Fulfilled promises are invitations to deeper surrender (Romans 12:1). – Jehu continued executing God’s word; so we step forward in fresh obedience. 5. Testify to Others – “Declare His glory among the nations” (Psalm 96:3). – Personal stories become living proof of Scripture’s reliability. 6. Cultivate Expectant Faith – If God fulfilled this, He will fulfill the rest (Philippians 1:6). – Expectation fuels perseverance during waiting seasons (Hebrews 10:23). 7. Walk Humbly – Fulfillment is grace, never entitlement (James 4:6). – Humility guards against complacency and pride. Linking to Other Fulfilled Promises • Birth of Isaac (Genesis 21:1–2). • Israel’s return from exile (Ezra 1:1). • Resurrection of Jesus (Luke 24:6–7). Each scene reinforces that “He who promised is faithful” (Hebrews 10:23). Living It Out • Start each day recalling one promise God has already kept. • Share a recent fulfillment with a fellow believer this week. • Let every answered prayer fuel boldness to trust for the next. Summing Up When God keeps His word—as in 2 Kings 9:25—believers answer with remembrance, worship, gratitude, obedience, testimony, expectant faith, and humility. These responses honor the Lord who never fails and position us to trust Him for every promise still on the horizon. |
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