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We have the steadfast promise of God that He will never leave nor forsake us. But God not only promises – in his power and mercy He faithfully acts to fulfil his promises. He is the God who makes his promises come true, even though it seems impossible and even though every circumstance points to the contrary.

While Jacob was fleeing from the wrath of his brother Esau, God gave him a promise that night at Beth-El, I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go (Gen 28:15). How wonderfully the Lord fulfilled this promise in the life of Jacob!

Joshua, the young leader who had to take the Israelites into the promised land, received this encouraging promise from God, As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you (Josh 1:5).

In the Letter to the Hebrews we are given the assurance that this promise will be extended to include all people who believe and place their trust in Jesus Christ, Because God himself has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Heb 13:5).

When death claims somebody you dearly love, there is a void which, seemingly, cannot be filled. It is now that you need God’s promises urgently. Suddenly they develop an entirely new meaning. In the midst of your loneliness He assures you that you are never really alone, because He is there, with you and for you!

God is righteous and holy, therefore He will never deceive you. God is merciful and good, therefore He will never forget you. God is eternal and true, therefore He will never change. God is almighty, therefore nothing is impossible for Him.

What God promises, He can and will do! Praise the Lord, o my soul.

Holy God,

and in Jesus Christ my heavenly Father,

I praise You for the privilege to build

upon your promises through a steadfast

faith and the merit of my Saviour,

Jesus Christ.

So we say with confidence,

“The Lord is my helper;

I will not be afraid.

What can man do to me?”

(Heb 13:6)

IF GOD SENDS US ON STONY PATHS, HE PROVIDES STRONG SHOES

— Corrie ten Boom.