A Power House of Promises

His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises.  -2 Peter 1:3-4

Hundreds of promises are given in Scripture to believers who choose to live in obedience to God's Word. This heavenly bank of promises is powerful and purposeful for all our needs. When God provides of us, He gives lavishly from His riches. But we need to remember that God supplies all our needs, not our "greeds."

The apostle Paul explained God's heavenly bank this way: "My God [ His promise is plentiful] according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19). Notice that God doesn't supply "out of" His riches, but "according to" His riches in glory. We give our tithes and offerings "out of" available funds in the bank. God gives commensurate with His riches. His bank is colossal.

What are a couple of God's promises that are dearest to you at this point in your life? How can you live so that those you come in contact with daily will be drawn to the power and purpose of God's promises in you?

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The future is as bright as the promises of God. - Adoniram Judson