In what ways can we trust God's promises in our lives today? God’s Promise Displayed in Exodus 1:7 “but the Israelites were fruitful and increased greatly; they multiplied and became exceedingly numerous, so that the land was filled with them.” • This single sentence captures the exact wording God spoke to Abraham centuries earlier (Genesis 15:5; 22:17). • Israel’s population surge happens in Egypt—an environment of oppression—showing that divine promises are not hostage to circumstances. • The verse stands as a living billboard: what God says, God does. The Promise-Maker Is Faithful • Numbers 23:19—“God is not a man, that He should lie…” • Hebrews 6:17-18—His oath and His nature make it “impossible for God to lie.” • Because His character is unchanging (Malachi 3:6), the reliability of every promise is fixed, not fluctuating with culture, politics, or personal moods. Promises Fulfilled Against All Odds • Slavery couldn’t cancel fruitfulness (Exodus 1:11-14). • Pharaoh’s edicts couldn’t erase Israel’s future (Exodus 1:16-17). • Centuries of delay couldn’t diminish certainty—“Not one word of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed” (Joshua 21:45). Takeaway: external pressure often becomes the very stage on which God showcases His faithfulness. Life Application: Trusting Him Today We trust His promises the same way Israel did—by anchoring ourselves in His proven track record. • When finances feel tight—Philippians 4:19, “My God will supply all your needs…” • When loneliness creeps in—Hebrews 13:5, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” • When calling seems unclear—Philippians 1:6, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” • When fear knocks—Isaiah 41:10, “Do not fear, for I am with you.” When the Wait Feels Long • Abraham waited 25 years for Isaac (Genesis 21:1-2). • Israel waited 400 years in Egypt, yet Exodus 1:7 proves God was active during the wait. • Galatians 4:4 calls Christ’s advent “the fullness of time”—God’s timing is perfect, never hurried, never late. Encouragement: delays are often divine setups for deeper faith and larger blessing. Standing on Specific Promises 1. For guidance—Proverbs 3:5-6 2. For strength—Isaiah 40:29-31 3. For peace—John 14:27 4. For forgiveness—1 John 1:9 5. For eternal security—John 10:27-29 Practical step: write out a promise that matches your current need, memorize it, and repeat it whenever doubt surfaces. God’s performance in Exodus 1:7 guarantees He will keep every word He has spoken to you today. |
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