Yesterday we had a birthday celebration for Dave and our youngest daughter at our oldest daughter’s home. It was a beautiful day to be in the swimming pool.
There was every pool toy imaginable, including an inflatable rubber duckie. Only one adult made the unsuccessful attempt to get on. It was definitely more suited for little bodies. All three of the littlest grandkids floated on it, across the pool and back. At first, there were tears, loud objections and much coaxing involved. Our grandson wanted nothing to do with it until we started cheering for his little sister and then he made his second attempt which was accompanied by big smiles and giggles.
When he finally got off I heard our oldest daughter tell him. “I want you to always remember, I will never have you do anything that will hurt you. It might be something new, something that makes you nervous and even a little scary but I will never have you do anything that will hurt you. I promise!”
Those words rang out in my heart. “I will never have you do something that will hurt you, I promise!”
Somebody needs to hear that this morning.
“All of God’s promises have their yes in him. That is why we say Amen through him to the glory of God.” II Corinthians 1:20
When God makes a promise, He keeps it because simply put, God cannot lie. Don’t be afraid. Our Father is a promise keeper, He won’t have us do anything that will hurt us
I will ask again, what promise has God made you?
“Christ gives me the strength to face anything.” Philippians 4:13 CEV
“My God will use his glorious riches to give you everything you need. He will do this through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 ERV
“I, the Lord, will teach your children, and they will have real peace.” Isaiah 54:13 ERV
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rises up against you, you shall condemn for this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord.” Isaiah 54:17 KJV
“With all my heart I praise the Lord! I will never forget how kind he has been.3 The Lord forgives our sins, heals us when we are sick,” Psalm 103:2-3 CeV
“ Jesus said to his disciples, “Don’t be worried! Have faith in God and have faith in me” John 14:1 CEV
“ A thief comes only to rob, kill, and destroy. I came so everyone would have life, and have it fully.” John 10:10 CEV
God will keep His word; He is faithful to a thousand generations. He hasn’t lied in the past and He’s not going to start now.
Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might! His answer is yes. Our Father is a promise keeper!