How can we trust God's promises today, as seen in Ezekiel 20:6? The Promise in Focus “On that day I swore to them that I would bring them out of the land of Egypt into a land that I had sought out for them, a land flowing with milk and honey—the most beautiful of all lands.” (Ezekiel 20:6) What God Did Then • Swore an oath—His own reputation was on the line • Acted in history—literally delivered Israel from Egypt (Exodus 12–14) • Led them to a real, fertile land (Joshua 21:43–45) • Kept every detail exactly as promised (Joshua 23:14) Why This Matters Now • God’s character never changes (Malachi 3:6) • Past fulfillment proves present reliability (Psalm 33:11) • Every promise finds its “Yes” in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20) Reasons We Can Trust God’s Promises Today • His nature: “God is not a man, that He should lie” (Numbers 23:19) • His record: “Not one word of all the LORD’s good promises failed” (Joshua 21:45) • His oath and covenant: “It is impossible for God to lie” (Hebrews 6:18) • His faithfulness is daily and fresh: “Great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22–23) • His Word is settled forever: “Your word, O LORD, stands firm in the heavens” (Psalm 119:89–90) How to Lean on Those Promises • Read Scripture daily—know what He actually said • Memorize key promises for specific needs (Philippians 4:19; Isaiah 41:10) • Recall past answers—keep a journal of fulfilled prayers • Speak His promises in prayer, trusting His integrity (Hebrews 10:23) • Step out in obedient faith, expecting God to act (James 1:22) Living the Assurance When circumstances shift, anchor to the unchanging God who once brought Israel out with a mighty hand and who now, through Christ, secures every promise for us. His past performance guarantees His present pledge; the land flowing with milk and honey foreshadows the fullness He intends for all who trust Him today. |
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