Advent – a time of waiting. A time of remembering promises. The Promise.
“The Lord swore an oath to David with a promise he will never take back: “I will place one of your descendants on your throne.” (Psalm 132:11, NLT)
God had promised David his descendants would sit on the throne and rule forever. David had in mind the building of the Temple, God was promising more.
God was promising a King, whose rule would be eternal.
In this season, this verse reminds me of three things:
- Time is in God’s hands. “But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day” (2 Peter 3:8, NLT). God’s time is not our time and He works in His own good time.
- God does not lie. “God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not a human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?” (Numbers 23:19, NLT).
- God will keep His promises. “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory” (2 Corinthians 1:20, NLT).
Christ –
The fulfillment of promises made hundreds of years ago.
The fulfillment of things yet to come.
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These three truths are so simple and yet so profoundly impactful, Joanne. I needed this reminder today, my friend!
Grateful they spoke to you. I know I needed the reminder myself 🙂
Great reminders. I love the fact that God does not lie and he keeps his promises. In a world filled with lies and half lies, it is easy to begin to doubt God and wonder if his promises are true. Hallelujah, they ae true. We never have to read the fine print and wonder what is missing.
Theresa, I love what you have shared. We never have to share the fine print because God put it all straight out there for us to fully understand. So appreciated your thoughts.
God Himself born into the body of a helpless babe … truly the greatest gift! Thanks for the beautiful reminder.
This: “Christ –
The fulfillment of promises made hundreds of years ago.
The fulfillment of things yet to come.”
Yes and amen! Thanks, Joanne.