Promises for the Battle
Promises
Trials #1—Success Produces Endurance
Throughout Scripture, we see that human beings undergo tests/trials to see if they will remain faithful to God, that is if they will continue to entrust him to be the source of goodness in their lives. From Adam to Abraham to Israel to Jesus to the Apostle Paul, we see examples of God’s testing people … Continue reading
God’s Presence #9—Present In Praise
You are holy, inhabiting the praises of Israel. In you our fathers trusted; they trusted and you delivered them. Psalm 22:3-4 “Eternal Father, strong to save, whose arm dost still the restless wave,” I celebrate your holiness—your infinite, unexcelled, and irreplaceable worth. In your presence, I recognize my finitude and weakness, and I admit my … Continue reading
God’s Presence #8—Gloriously Present
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. Finally, the crown of righteousness is reserved for me. The Lord, the righteous Judge, will award it to me on that day; and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7–8 … Continue reading
God’s Presence #7—Present for Life
God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. The ones who have the Son have this life; the ones who do not have the Son of God do not have this life. 1 John 5:11–12 All patients have doctors. We have a doctor in the sense that the doctor has … Continue reading
God’ Presence #6—Present For Clarity
It is to your advantage that I … send the Helper to you. … He will expose the world’s error concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. John 16:7–8 The rest of the world would have us believe incorrectly about certain fundamental truths regarding God’s kingdom. This is why Jesus thinks having the Holy Spirit is advantageous … Continue reading
God’s Presence #5—Present Against Fear
The Lord himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you.” Therefore, we confidently say, “I AM is my helper; I will not be frightened. What can a person do to me?” Hebrews 13:5–6 Fear is very often a lie. Normally, fear occurs when we see a situation as dangerous … Continue reading
God’s Presence #4—Present In The Valley
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for you are with me. Your rod and staff comfort me. You prepared a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anointed my head with oil. My cup overflows. Surely goodness and extraordinary kindness will pursue me … Continue reading
God’s Presence #3—Present In Persecution
Joseph had been taken down to Egypt … and I AM was with Joseph. Genesis 39:1–2 Where we are in life, physically or existentially, is infinitely less important than who is with us while we’re there. Paradise becomes perdition if we’re in a “Garden of Eden” accompanied by an enemy. If we feel captive in … Continue reading
God’s Presence #2—Present For Joy
I have set I AM continually before me; I will not be shaken because he is at my right hand. … You make me know the way of life: fullness of joy in your presence; pleasures from your right hand forever. Psalm 16:8–11 While the psalmist alludes to the full and eternal fellowship we will … Continue reading
God’s Presence #1—Present For Victory
In one sense we can never escape the presence of God: “In him we live and move and exist.” “Where can I flee from your presence?” is a rhetorical question implying a negative answer. But God’s promises to be present in an actively helpful sense are legion and were given to motivate our resolve to … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 