“The Lord’s promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over.” Psalm 12:6

Purified silver is untainted. Its purity can be depended upon. Likewise, I can depend on God’s promises. Sometimes though, we misunderstand his promises. God protects us from eternal harm, but not from daily difficulties. I would’ve preferred God to promise me a comfortable life! Instead, he tells me I will have trouble. Jesus said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).

God promises his presence and his enabling in our troubles. I love the way the Amplified Bible puts Hebrews 13:5-6. “‘I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!’ So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently say, ‘The Lord is my Helper [in time of need], I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?’”

It’s a beautiful promise but it wouldn’t be necessary if we didn’t sometimes feel deserted, helpless and abandoned. Many other promises also reassure us, such as Jesus’ words to his disciples, shortly before his crucifixion, “I am going to prepare a place for you. When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am” (John 14:2-3).

His promise is “you will always be with me where I am.” This promise tells me, God wants to spend time with me and that I’m not a nuisance or unimportant. Rather I’m loved and my presence is important to him.

Let’s pray …

Thank you Lord for your promises that tell me I’m important and valued. Right now, I acknowledge your promises are trustworthy.

In Jesus’ name
Amen