Wednesday, April 26, 2006

PROMISES

Deuteronomy 31:8 "And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with
thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee; fear not, neither be dismayed."

Praise:
"And the Lord..." - the same Lord who works in our lives today. This verse is one given by Moses to Joshua. He instructs him in front of all Israel to lead the people into the Promised Land. His words are from the Lord to Joshua and the people, but they are also promises to us today in our lives.
Psalms 23:1 - my shepherd
Psalms 25:4-5 - God of my salvation
Luke 2:11 - a Savior
Philippians 2:11 - Jesus Christ, my Lord
Promises:
"...he it is that doth go before thee..."
He is not just in the past or in the present, but goes before you!
He knows everything in your path, and you need to trust Him.
Proverbs 3:5-6 - He will direct your path
Psalms 119:105 - His Word is a lamp unto your feet
Matthew 28:20 - I am with you always

"...he will be with thee..."
We all need to know we are not alone. He promises He is with us at all times.
Hebrews 13:5 - I will never leave you
1 Peter 5:7 - He care for you
Isaiah 55:6 - He is always near for us to call on Him

"...he will not fail you..."
So many people feel everyone has failed them, or they have failed everyone else.
1 Corinthians 13:8 - love never fails;
Jesus never fails
Psalms 119:76 - God is love and His love is unfailing

"...neither forsake thee..."
Jesus knew what it was to be forsaken as He hung on the cross. He cried out,
"...why hast thou forsaken me...". God could not look on the sins He bore for us
When we accept Jesus as Savior, He says, "I'll never leave you, my child."
1 Corinthians 15:13 - I will not forsake you
Psalms 9:10 - the Lord has never forsaken seekers of Him

Peace:
"...fear not, neither be dismayed..."
Christ's words are, "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Instead, He offers peace. He calls us His little flock and says, "Do not fear."
He gives us perfect love, and perfect love casts out all fear.
John 14:27 - Christ's words
1 John 4:18 - don't be dismayed, put your trust in Him
Psalms 56:3 - instead of dismay, allow joy to take its place

Dottie

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