promises

God’s Promise to Those Who Love Him

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28  KJV All things work together for good.  Now I like all good things.  (Who doesn’t?)  But we usually deal with uncomfortable situations or bad circumstances, financial dilemmas or career challenges, natural catastrophes or physical tragedies; and as far as we’re concerned, none of…

A Man of His Word

We have all heard the phrase “a man of his word.”  When someone is a man (or woman) of their word, we know that they always keep their word.  They don’t have to declare, “I promise it’ll get done…” or “I swear I’ll pay you back…”  If they give their word on something, it’s as good as done.  And that’s the way of God. Isaiah 55:11 says, “So shall my…

“Be ye holy; for I am holy.”

“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.” II Corinthians 7:1 KJV What promises is Paul referring to? Let’s look at the last three verses from the previous chapter (II Corinthians 6:16-18). God promises to dwell in us, to walk in us, to be our God, and to make us His people.  “I…