We Can Trust Him!

People make promises, but do they always DELIVER? The fulfillment of the promises of man is affected by personal ability (or lack there of) to carry through, remembrance (or forgetfulness) regarding the commitment, and the degree of seriousness when the promise was made. In time we learn what to expect from certain people because they develop a track record which speaks for itself.

When it comes to God’s promises, He makes none He is not willing to follow through with. When He says He will DELIVER, that is exactly what He means. As we look at the history of God and His people, we should recognized how He is a God of DELIVERANCE. He did not spare Joseph his trials, but He did DELIVER him from them. ( Acts 7:9-10) God DELIVERED Israel out of bondage in Egypt. When God’s people were later taken captive by other nations, God DELIVERED them again and again when the people would turn their hearts back to Him. Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah (usually remembered by their Babylonian names of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego) were DELIVERED from the fiery furnace. However, though they never questioned God’s ability to DELIVER, they were willing to be faithful to God whether He did so or not. (note Daniel 3:16-18) They were DELIVERED! Daniel was DELIVERED from the lion’s den. And the list goes on and on. How much faith do we have in the Great DELIVERER of mankind?

David, though a valiant warrior, did not always choose to take things into his own hands. There were a number of times when he simply waited out the situation, entrusting himself in the hands of God for DELIVERANCE from his enemies.

In faith, David stated…
“I sought the LORD, and he answered me and DELIVERED ME FROM ALL MY FEARS.” ( Psalm 34:4 ESV)

David went on to point this out regarding others who sought the Lord for DELIVERANCE. ( Psalm 34:6, 17, & 19) He was not alone in being a recipient of this blessing of God.

Though some individuals had deserted Paul, and others (for one reason or
another) were unable to remain with him to offer their aid and support ( 2 Timothy 4:9-16), he entrusted his life to the God Who would not let him down. In unwavering faith, Paul stated…
“(17) But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I WAS RESCUED FROM THE LION’S MOUTH. (18) The LORD WILL RESCUE ME FROM EVERY EVIL DEED AND BRING ME SAFELY INTO HIS HEAVENLY KINGDOM. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.” ( 2 Timothy 4:17-18 ESV)

God has not promised to spare us from all of life’s challenges, but He has assured us that He is able to bring us through them, and ultimately DELIVER us into the eternal peace of His heavenly kingdom. May we remember His track record as we trust Him to see us through whatever we might face. He is able!

Have a great day TRUSTING GOD’S ABILITY TO BRING US THROUGH!
Carl

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