We often view promises as transactional. Words that assert their trustworthiness can return empty and unfulfilled. Promises, as made by God, differ dramatically because they are always backed by both the action and relationship of a faithful Creator. All of God’s promises involve a relationship with us and are rooted in who God is and what God desires for humanity. God reliably upholds promises even when we do not, anchoring our relationship in grace and redemption.

Throughout scripture, God makes promises to the people of God, and each and every time fulfills those promises. As it says in Joshua 21:45, “Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.” God’s promises are more than assurances of what is to come, they are the very truths of what God has done and is currently doing within us and in the world around us. These promises are not only fulfilled in the past but also continue to be fulfilled in the present and in the future as part of God's overall action to bring together God's people into eternal life.

God’s ultimate promise is presence—God’s willingness to be present with us continually throughout our lives. The book of Joshua reminds us that the Lord goes with us. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9). We are never alone in all that we do. The promise of presence goes further when God chose to dwell among us as Jesus, Emmanuel, “God with us”.

The gift of the Holy Spirit puts the very presence of God within each of us. With God continually by our side, the promises of God are equally steadfast and assured. God is dependable, and faithful, and walks beside us through the good times and the hardships of life. Just as Psalm 23 states, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” 

The book of Psalms is one of the best places to be reminded of God’s promises. Through the Psalms, we are reminded of what God has done and is continuing to do. They help us worship and draw closer to our Creator. They are the playlist of the ups and downs of life and where the relationship is grown as we seek to know God better. Lament, joy, celebration, anguish, gratitude, and praise are all seen throughout the Psalms and the generations that experience God’s faithfulness through it all.

God’s promises are often fulfilled in unexpected ways. We equate good outcomes with God delivering on promises. But God’s faithfulness persists even when we struggle to see the full scope of the plans. God promised Abraham that he would be the genesis of a multitude of descendants so that all would be blessed. Though the circumstances of Abraham’s life seemed unlikely suited to such a promise, Abraham trusted that God would still come through because Abraham knew the character of God. Knowing who God is reminds us that the promises given are not empty and that God means to deliver upon those promises. The restoration process is embedded with these assurances and means to reunite us with the Creator who looks upon us and says, “it is good”.

We often view promises as transactional. Words that assert their trustworthiness can return empty and unfulfilled. Promises, as made by God, differ dramatically because they are always backed by both the action and relationship of a faithful Creator. All of God’s promises involve a relationship with us and are rooted in who God is and what God desires for humanity. God reliably upholds promises even when we do not, anchoring our relationship in grace and redemption.

Throughout scripture, God makes promises to the people of God, and each and every time fulfills those promises. As it says in Joshua 21:45, “Not one of all the LORD’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.” God’s promises are more than assurances of what is to come, they are the very truths of what God has done and is currently doing within us and in the world around us. These promises are not only fulfilled in the past but also continue to be fulfilled in the present and in the future as part of God's overall action to bring together God's people into eternal life.

God’s ultimate promise is presence—God’s willingness to be present with us continually throughout our lives. The book of Joshua reminds us that the Lord goes with us. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9). We are never alone in all that we do. The promise of presence goes further when God chose to dwell among us as Jesus, Emmanuel, “God with us”.

The gift of the Holy Spirit puts the very presence of God within each of us. With God continually by our side, the promises of God are equally steadfast and assured. God is dependable, and faithful, and walks beside us through the good times and the hardships of life. Just as Psalm 23 states, “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” 

The book of Psalms is one of the best places to be reminded of God’s promises. Through the Psalms, we are reminded of what God has done and is continuing to do. They help us worship and draw closer to our Creator. They are the playlist of the ups and downs of life and where the relationship is grown as we seek to know God better. Lament, joy, celebration, anguish, gratitude, and praise are all seen throughout the Psalms and the generations that experience God’s faithfulness through it all.

God’s promises are often fulfilled in unexpected ways. We equate good outcomes with God delivering on promises. But God’s faithfulness persists even when we struggle to see the full scope of the plans. God promised Abraham that he would be the genesis of a multitude of descendants so that all would be blessed. Though the circumstances of Abraham’s life seemed unlikely suited to such a promise, Abraham trusted that God would still come through because Abraham knew the character of God. Knowing who God is reminds us that the promises given are not empty and that God means to deliver upon those promises. The restoration process is embedded with these assurances and means to reunite us with the Creator who looks upon us and says, “it is good”.