“For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.” 2 Peter 1:4
Promises! They strengthen our faith and trust, provide encouragement, and give us something to hold to when things look bleak.
God’s promises have become the themes of many a song or hymn in days past. Remember these?
Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Thro’ eternal ages let His praises ring;
Glory in the highest,
I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Earthly friends may prove untrue,
Doubts and fears assail;
One still loves and cares for you,
One who will not fail.
Jesus never fails, Jesus never fails;
Heaven and earth my pass away,
But Jesus never fails.
Oh, how sweet the glorious message
simple faith may claim;
Yesterday, today, forever, Jesus is the same.
Still He loves to save the sinful,
Heal the sick and lame;
Cheer the mourner, still the tempest;
Glory to His name!
Thro’ eternal ages let His praises ring;
Glory in the highest,
I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Earthly friends may prove untrue,
Doubts and fears assail;
One still loves and cares for you,
One who will not fail.
Jesus never fails, Jesus never fails;
Heaven and earth my pass away,
But Jesus never fails.
Oh, how sweet the glorious message
simple faith may claim;
Yesterday, today, forever, Jesus is the same.
Still He loves to save the sinful,
Heal the sick and lame;
Cheer the mourner, still the tempest;
Glory to His name!
God’s promises are true, and by His very nature, He cannot lie. Now, that’s some kind of promise!
