“Remember Your word to Your servant; You have given me hope through it. This is my comfort in my affliction: Your promise has given me life.” (Psalm 119:49-50 CSB)
In our walk with God two “rocks” stand firm: the word of God and the promises of God. When uncertainties swirl around us, we know that we can always turn to those rocks and count on them.
Words are powerful. They are the single most important medium for our communications with one another. They are expressions of inner thoughts that drive us to do what we do. Words convey thought, emotion, intent, and imagery. They can carve, sculpt, draw, and depict, and they can destroy, mutilate, injure, and hurt. They are like fire: wonderful when applied appropriately, and terrible when used inappropriately.
Given the importance of words to human relations, the word of God takes on an even greater significance, for these words come from the Father of all creation. God’s word is rock-solid truth that we can count on, and God uses His word to strengthen, correct, rebuke, and encourage us.
The promises of God are life-builders. Promises, like the words of God, are received into our souls by faith, and they engender trust. God has promised, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Jesus has promised, “I will be with you to the end of the ages.” The bible is full of the promises of God, and as we come to them in our reading of the word and claim them into our lives, we discover that they truly do build up our lives. What a great and encouraging resource to have.
Father, Your word and Your promise are to us an oasis in the difficulties and crises of life. We thank You for providing these as life-resources for us. Amen.
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