" A PROMISE IS A PROMISE "

Greetings, It's my prayer that all is well in your camp on this day that our Lord has made. Know that you are very special to Him as well as to me. Continue to seek the face of Jesus often.

Now this weeks message title is " A Promise is a Promise." " PROMISE " Is a pledge to do or not to do something specified.

God's promises are unchanging and trustworthy. When promising Abraham a son, God took an oath in His own name. The oath was as good as God's name, and God's name was as good as His divine nature. Apparently lying is a commonplace thing now days. I wish to make it very clear that God does not lie. As a Christian I'm here to tell you that the foundation of my faith is trust in God's character. Because God is Truth, He is the source of all Truth, and He CANNOT LIE. Believing in Him leads to godliness, living a God-honoring life-style.

The eternal life that God has promised will be ours, because He keeps His promises. Build your faith on the foundation of a trustworthy God who never lies.

(2) " Honor your Father and Mother which is the First Commandment with a Promise,(3) So that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth." (Ephesians 6:2-3);Exodus 20:12

This is the first commandment with a promise attached. To live in peace for generations in the Promised Land, the Israelite's would need to respect authority and build strong families. But what does it mean to " HONOR " parents? It means speaking well of them and politely to them. It also means acting in a way that shows them courtesy and respect ( but not to obey them if this means disobedience to God). It means following their teaching and example of putting God first.

Now, parents have a special place in God's sight. Even who find it difficult to get along with their parents are still commanded to honor them. GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES, NO MATTER HOW LONG IT MAY TAKE.

Until Next Time...
Jim