Commitments are a part of everyday life. We make commitments, or as they are more commonly known, promises, to our loved ones and friends, at work and school, in business transactions, and so forth. Hardly an area of our life goes unaffected by commitments.
Perhaps, because they occur so frequently, we might not take them as seriously as we should. Promises are made, but not all are kept. How many times have you heard about a treaty being broken, an agreement getting tossed out, or forgotten political promises?
We are fortunate in that unlike ourselves, God makes good on all of His commitments. In comparison to our own fragile promises which we make, and are only good here in our temporal world, God's promises are eternally sound and valid (Joshua 23:14). Very simply, what He says he will do, He does (Numbers 23:19).
No matter how hard we try, our promises could never possibly match up to God's. Our promises to each other are flawed from the start due to the fact that they are made between sinners. That explains why some are honored and others are not. We take a chance on our commitments.
On the other hand, look at some of God's promises. He made a promise to bless Abraham, and continuing through his descendants, inevitably the whole world. (Genesis 12:2-3). He promised an ever faithful love (1 Chronicles 16:34). God promised salvation to any who believe in His Son (Romans 1:16-17) He promised us eternal life (1 John 2:25).
Absolutely, God's promises, His commitments to us, are wonderful, powerful, and loving. And they are eternal (Psalm 119:89). We could go on and on, but I think that my point has been made. When God commits his word, it's a pledge to you and I that will be recognized and fulfilled, now and forever (Titus 1:2).
Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11; James 1:5; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Joshua 1:9; Psalm 34:4
Prayer: Dear God, I can do all things through You who strengthens me, amen
God be with you always,
Margaret
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