THE only way to discover if the promises of God are true is to put them to the test by trying and acting on them. They may seem incredible on the surface, yet even if human-beings are unable to solve problems, one should not assume that they are insolvable.

Events beyond the power of human understanding are within the power of God. Abraham and Sarah were promised a son and heir by God but this was met with derision and laughter. They thought the promise was preposterous because of their advanced age.

God, however, can do things that people are unable to do as nothing is too hard for Him. The Lord fulfilled his promise to the doubting couple and after their son Isaac was born they learnt to stand on the promises of God, the promise-maker not the promise-breaker.

Even in the present unpredictable era He faileth not and will never go back on his word. The early bewildered disciples also soon realised that the promises of God are steadfast and sure.

Their days of depression and despair were quickly turned into days of joy when the promise of Jesus to be with them always came to fruition. He was and still is a Promise Keeper.

He knows the valley road of disappointment, the steep path of temptation and the narrow path of pain besides the boredom of daily routine. One is able to fulfil the purposes of God with just a tiny seed of faith so while continuing this earthly pilgrimage believe in his promising words and apply them to every difficult situation.

You will not feel let down if in the power of the Spirit you accept, adopt and endorse the promises of God. The prophetic books of the Old Testament are rich in the promises of God and when the people then obeyed His commands great reward and honour received.

This is also applicable for the people of today. The universe is becoming more the domain of scientists and technologists when under their influence people are taught every effect has its cause.

Regardless of this there is no place where a person can hide from God. The knowledge that no-one or nothing can separate us from His love is not derived from science formulae but from daily life experience. The promises of God like a treasury note except that they are not scraps of paper or empty words. God’s promises, with the might of divine power behind them and all the security of heavenly wisdom and love, are always fulfilled and offer eternal hope.

“Stand up! Stand up for Jesus, Stand in His strength alone”

June Pooley