THE HOPE OF THE HEART

READ: Romans 4:13-25

[Abraham] did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief. – Romans 4:20

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 8-11

Promises are the hope of our heart. A child’s security depends on a parent’s promise to keep him or her safe. A spouse can live with confidence because of a mate’s promise of fidelity, loyalty, and love. Businesses depend on promises from employees, vendors, and clients. Countries remain safe when neighbours keep their promise to honour their borders.

Unfortunately, hearts and relationships are broken in all of those situations by unkept promises. There is one Promise-Maker, though, who can be trusted completely and without fear. That one is God. He has given us hundreds of promises in His Word, and He keeps every one of them.

If anyone had reason to wonder if God could or would keep His promises, it was Abraham. But “contrary to hope, in hope [Abraham] believed” (Rom. 4:18). We know that what God had promised him – that he and his wife would have a child when they were both past 90 years old – could not have happened without divine intervention.

Are you looking for hope? Then search the Scriptures diligently and claim the promises of God that apply to you. Promises truly are the hope of the heart, and God always keeps His word. – Dave Branon

Standing on the promises that cannot fail,

When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,

By the living Word of God I shall prevail,

Standing on the promises of God. – Carter

The future always looks bright when viewed through the window of God’s promises.