Promise Confirmation: Psalm 139:7-10, Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 13:5-6
Day 7
Eternal Endurance
Isaiah 51:7-8
“Hear me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your hearts: Do not fear the reproach of men or be terrified by their insults.
For the moth will eat them up like a garment; the worm will devour them like wool. But my righteousness will last forever, my salvation through all generations.”
Promise: God promises believers that His righteousness is eternal and His salvation will endure throughout all generations.
When you play a game, who do you choose to be on your team? Usually, I like to choose the most competent person for the game. Who is most competent when it comes to life and reaching godly goals? God! He is greater than anything I can ever face. He assures me that He will endure eternally and He will save me. I need to believe and not focus on the turmoil that surrounds me. I will keep my focus on Almighty God!
Lessons and Truths:
1.God’s Word can abide in my heart.
2.God’s Word teaches rightness for living.
3.Men are temporal and God is eternal.
4.Men use fear to control others; God is greater than any of their plans.
5.God cares for sinful man and has provided a way for salvation.
6.God’s plan of salvation is immutable—the same yesterday, today, and forever, unchanging from generation to generation.
Prayer: Lord, teach me through your Word as I seek to claim your promises. Through me, show your righteousness to others. Give me courage to face the tough situations without fear and depend upon you for strength and victory. I am so thankful that you are unchanging and for the assurance, which your character brings to my life. Amen.
What is my response to God’s promise?
Where am I experiencing fear and in need of dependence upon God for victory?
Where do I need to put on Christ’s righteousness today?
Promise Confirmations: Psalm 119:144, 2 Timothy 1:9-12, Hebrews 13:8
Day 8
A Solid Hope
Hebrews 10:23
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”
Promise: God promises us a solid hope that we may cling to in Christ.
I looked up swerve in the dictionary and it means: to turn aside or cause to turn aside from a straight line. When I think of this in biblical terms, it means I need to hold onto what I have in Christ and not become sidetracked. What do I have in Christ that is worth holding onto when the world swirls around me? Faith in Christ gives me hope, salvation, eternal life, and the Holy Spirit, who indwells me. He is with me each and every day. He provides me with love, peace, assurance, and guidance through His Word. I can have a personal relationship with Almighty God. What earthly thing can compare to the riches I have in Christ?
Lessons and Truths:
1.God is faithful.
2.God gives me hope for my life now and a future through Christ.
3.God desires that I cling to Jesus, my hope, without wavering.
4.Faith enables me to stand firm during the hard times in life.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for sending Jesus to die on the cross for my sins and for bringing me into a right relationship with you. My hope in Christ brings eternal hope and assurance that I will be with you in heaven. I can experience a better quality of life here and now through Him. Cause me to love you more each day and trust, completely, in your great faithfulness. Amen.
What is my response to God’s promise?
How am I trusting in God’s faithfulness each day?
What am I doing to strengthen my faith so I can stand firm?
Promise Confirmation: Deuteronomy 7:9, Psalm 42:5, Colossians 1:27, 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 1 Timothy 4:9-10, Hebrews 6:17-20, Hebrews 11:1,6, 1 John 3:1-3
Day 9
Standing on a Firm Foundation
2 Timothy 2:19
“But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: ‘The Lord knows those who are his,’ and, ‘Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.’”
Promise: God promises a firm foundation for our faith. He knows each one He has chosen.
Have you ever played the game Jenga? You build a tower and then slowly pull out blocks, one by one, until your tower crumbles. My faith is built upon Jesus, who is a firm foundation. Life events, trials, and crises all pull at me to shake or weaken my faith. This verse assures me that God knows my trials and will stand with me. He will not allow me to crumble and fall if I remain rooted in Him. Turning away from sin will strengthen my faith and keep me standing firmly with Jesus.
Lessons and Truths:
1.The firm foundation of our faith is Jesus Christ.
2.God’s seal is given by the Holy Spirit.
3.The Lord is omniscient and knows those who believe in Him.
4.Knowing Christ demands that I turn from sin and follow Him.
Prayer: Lord, thank you for choosing me and knowing me personally. Help me to learn from your Word and be able to stand firm in my faith. Give me opportunities today to share my love for you and boldness to speak your truth. Show me where sin is affecting my witness and help me to eliminate it from my life. Amen.
What is my response to God’s promise?
How am I trying to walk with Him and turning away from sin?
Is Christ the foundation of my faith?
Review today’s Promise Confirmation verses for assurance your foundation is in Jesus.
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