" A PROMISE IS A PROMISE "

Why are we so cavalier with our words? And why is it that we believe that we can go back on our promises?

The Merriam - Webster Dictionary defines Promise: (1) a pledge to do or not to do something specified (2) ground for expectation of success or improvement.

When the waters of the great flood subsided God had cleansed the earth. Now, when Noah stepped out of the Ark onto the earth, it was devoid of human life. But the Father gave him a a reassuring promise. This covenant had three parts:

1. Never again will a flood do such destruction;
2. As long as the earth remains, the seasons will always come as expected; 
3. Rainbows will be visible when it rains as a sign to all that God will keep his promises. 

The earth's order and seasons are still preserved, and rainbows still remind us of God's faithfulness to His Word. Listen, a long time ago I learned to be very careful what I promised in prayer because in my studies of the Bible I've learned that God may call me up on it. Although we are not in a position to barter with God, He may still choose to answer a prayer that has an attached promise. When you pray, ask yourself, " Will I follow through on any promises I make to God if He grants my request? " It is dishonest and dangerous to ignore a promise especially to God. God keeps his promises, and He expects you to keep yours. A promise is only as good as the credibility of the person making it.

Now, we are told that we have not because we ask not. We are also told to ask for wisdom. In life we must choose between God's Word and another human beings. How quickly we organize our lives around human advice while we neglect God's eternal promises. When choosing between God's Word and anothers, whose will you believe? I can't express this point enough, your promise to God and others must be kept. In days of gone bye a person's word was as binding as a signature. Breaking a VOW meant a Broken Trust and a Broken Relationship. Trust is still the basis of our relationships with God and others. A broken promise today is just as harmful as it was in the day of Moses. Learn to rely on God's promises and Christ's power to help you be content. Please grasp this concept, God's promises bring contentment in every situation. Remember that a Promise is a Promise.

Until Next Time...
Jim