I'm not much for making New Year's resolutions as I'm too sloppy about keeping them. Years ago, I resolved to nix them once and for all. That's one I've kept!
But when it comes to God's resolutions, His promises, don't worry, He'll keep each and every one of them. Positively guaranteed. How about me? Maybe. Maybe not. Better to trust in Jesus than the bloke writing these weekly devotionals. I'll do my best which often turns out to be so-so, maybe fair to middling on good days.
In the front of the Torrey-Gray Auditorium at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, where I studied for my undergraduate college degree, this saying is posted--'JESUS NEVER FAILS'. A warning to hit the books and get decent grades or else? After all, Jesus never fails as the sign says. I didn't flunk any of the classes I took in those far-off days, but I've failed in many other ways.
But as the sign says, it's Jesus that doesn't fail. Check out the Old Testament book of Zechariah chapter 10 beginning at verse 6. God is speaking. Better listen up. He has something important to say. From verse 6 to the end of the chapter, the Lord keeps repeating this phrase--'I will...I will...I will...I will...' Count them. Eight times. What gives?
God wants us to know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that when He wills something, it happens. No fudging or twisting words to make Him sound better than He is. No political spin doctor covering up broken promises. What God says, He will do. 'I will...'
When I was trudging through various medical issues, with accompanying anxiety and fears, I held onto one verse for dear life. Isaiah 26: 3--'You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.' I repeated this promise over and over again using the King James Version's thee's and thou's. They're more comforting to this old goat!
His promise, found in that one verse, drew Him closer and closer by my side. Holding my hand, reassuring me that He'd never, ever leave me. And He didn't and hasn't just as He promised.
This week find a Bible promise for yourself. They're everywhere in God's Word. After you unearth one, memorize it. Roll it around in your mind. All week long. Then notice something. God draws closer to you as you pull up your chair right next to Him.
Now, that's the company to keep. He's given you His Word. Promises, promises.
Have a Happy New Year!
Lord Jesus, I need you every hour. Your promises to lean on every day. Thank you. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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