Tag: God’s Promises

October 4, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

Faith in God’s Healing, Even When You Don’t Feel It

Opening Verse:

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
(Hebrews 11:1, KJV)

Introduction:

Believing in God’s healing can be challenging, especially when you don’t feel any immediate change in your body or situation. Faith, however, calls us to trust beyond our senses. It demands that we look to God’s promises, even when our emotions and experiences tell us otherwise.

Devotional Story:

There was a man named Caleb who had been struggling with chronic illness for many years. Doctors had no solution, and Caleb began to lose hope. He prayed often but never felt a physical change. One day, a friend shared a verse from the Bible: “By His stripes, we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). This verse became a beacon of hope for Caleb.

He held onto this promise, even when his symptoms persisted. At church, Caleb would stand during healing services, trusting God was working in him, even if he couldn’t feel it. His faith wasn’t in what his body told him, but in what God’s Word said. Over time, Caleb’s faith strengthened, and while his healing didn’t come instantly, his spirit became stronger, and peace filled his heart.

What This Means:

Faith in God’s healing does not always mean instant results or an immediate physical change. Faith means trusting that God is working, whether you see it or not. Like Caleb, we are called to believe in what God has promised us, trusting Him completely. Healing can manifest in different ways—sometimes in our bodies, sometimes in our hearts. But God is always faithful to His Word.

Think About This:

Do you trust God’s promises even when you don’t feel the results immediately? Faith isn’t about what you see or feel, but about trusting in God’s character and His ability to do the impossible.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I trust in Your healing power, even when I don’t feel it. Strengthen my faith to believe in Your promises above my circumstances. Help me hold onto the truth that by Your stripes, I am healed. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse:

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
(Isaiah 40:31, KJV)

November 28, 2023 Devotional 1 Comment

God is my Oath

Opening Verse:

“God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should change His mind. Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not fulfill it?” – Numbers 23:19 (NKJV)

Introduction:

“God is my oath” is a simple way to say we can fully trust God. Unlike people, who might sometimes break their promises, God always keeps His.

Devotional Story:

Eliana, a young girl from a small village, was facing tough times with her family. One day, her grandmother shared an old, treasured Bible with her. Inside, a verse was highlighted: “God is not a man, that He should lie…” (Numbers 23:19). Her grandmother explained that this verse was a special reminder to their family that God’s promises are always reliable. Eliana began to find peace, knowing that God’s promises are like a promise that never gets broken.

What This Means:

“God is my oath” means that we can rely on God completely. God’s promises are solid and dependable, much more so than human promises, which might change or fall through.

Think About This:

1. Have you ever been let down by a broken promise? How does it feel to know God’s promises are unbreakable?
2. How can remembering “God is my oath” help you in difficult times?

Practical Application:

1. Journaling God’s Promises: Start a journal where you write down the promises of God you come across in the Bible. Reflect on them, especially when you feel uncertain or worried.

 

2. Daily Reminder: Choose a verse about God’s faithfulness, like Numbers 23:19, and put it somewhere you’ll see daily, like on your fridge or as a phone wallpaper. Let it be a constant reminder of God’s unbreakable promises.

 

3. Sharing Testimonies: Share stories with friends or family about times when you felt God kept His promises. This can encourage others and strengthen your faith.

 

4. Prayer Focus: During your prayer time, thank God specifically for His reliability and trustworthiness. Ask for help to trust Him more.

 

Further Reading:

1. Psalm 145:13-14: These verses highlight God’s faithful nature and His support for all who fall.

 

2. 2 Corinthians 1:20: This passage explains how all of God’s promises are fulfilled in Christ.

 

3. Joshua 23:14: Joshua talks about how none of God’s good promises to Israel failed.

 

4. Book Recommendation: “God’s Promises for Every Day” by Jack Countryman – This book is a great resource for finding Bible verses about God’s promises for different situations in life.

 

Remember, as you explore these applications and readings, the key is to deepen your understanding of God’s unbreakable promises and to learn to rely on them in your daily life.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, thank You for being a God who never breaks His promises. Help me to remember that Your word is always true and dependable, especially when I’m facing challenges. Teach me to trust You more each day. Amen.

Closing Verse:

“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.” – Hebrews 10:23 (NKJV)