“We know that all things contribute to the good of those who love God, of those who according to their plan are called (Romans 8. 28).
Promises are notes in God’s hands; Isn’t it good to have security?Promises are the milk of the gospel; And milk isn’t for the child’s sake?Are they called, Precious promises? (2Pe 1. 4) They are tonics for the soul that is about to faint, the promises are full of virtue.
- Are we guilty of sin?(Ex 34:6).
- In which God.
- So to speak.
- Puts on his glorious embroidery and extends his golden scepter to encourage poor and hesitant sinners to come to him.
- The Lord.
- Miséricordieux.
- Punir.
- Mercy abounds in God more than sin in us.
- Mercy is his nature.
- The bee produces honey naturally; it only stings when provoked.
- “But.
- ” said the guilty sinner.
- “I deserve no mercy.
- ” However.
- He is merciful: He shows mercy.
- Not because we deserve it.
- But because He is pleased in mercy.
- Does this mean to me? Maybe my name isn’t among the forgiven.
- “Does he use mercy for thousands? (Cf.
- Jr 32.
- 18).
- The treasure of mercy is not broken.
- God has many riches available.
- So why don’t you want to be a part of his children?.
Are we under the rot of sin? There is a promise that cooperates for good: “Will I heal your infidelity?(14. 4). God will not only grant mercy, but also grace. And He made the promise to send His Spirit (Is 44. 3), which, by his sanctification nature, is sometimes compared in Scripture to the water that cleanses the glass; strainer that sifts corn; sometimes with the fire that refines the metal; Thus, the Spirit of God will purify and consecrate the soul, making it partakers of the divine nature.
Are we in great tribulation? There is a promise that cooperates for the better: “Will I be with him in his anguish?(Salt 91:15). God does not take his people into trouble and does not leave it there. He will accompany you, support their heads and hearts when they faint. And there is another promise: “Will it be your strength on the day of tribulation?”(Sal 37:39). Oh, said the soul, I’ll faint on the day of anguish. But God will be the strength of our hearts, bring us his strength, lighten his hand, or strengthen our faith.
Are we afraid of external needs? There is a promise: “Will those who seek the Lord not lack good? (Ps 34,10). If it is good for us, we will obtain it; if it is not good for us, then it will be denied to us and it will be for our good. . “Shall I bless your bread and your water?” (Ex 23,25). This blessing falls like a soft dew on the leaf, it sweetens what little we have. Fear of not having a livelihood? Search the Scriptures: “I was young and now I am old, but have I ever seen the righteous abandoned, nor his descendants begging for bread? (Ps 37,25) How to understand such a statement? David speaks of it as his own observation; He never imagined such an eclipse, never saw a godly man degraded enough not to have a piece of bread to put into his mouth. David never saw the righteous and his offspring will fail. Although the Lord may you test godly parents for a time putting them in need, you will not do the same with your offspring Inc; the offspring of what is at stake will be assured. David never saw the righteous begging for bread or helpless. Although he can be grasped very well, he is not defenseless; he is still the heir of paradise and God loves him.
Question: How do promises work for the better?
Answer: They are food for faith, and what strengthens faith works for good. Promises are the milk of faith; faith sucks nutrients, like a child sucks them out of the chest. “Jacob was frightened and troubled” (Gen. 32,7). His mind was about to fade, and now he’s going to promise:?And you said, Surely I’m going to do you good?(Gen 32:12). That promise was his food. He drew so much strength from this promise that he could fight the Lord all night in prayer, and he did not let him go until he blessed him.
Promises are also a source of joy. There are more to the promises to comfort us than to be perplexed in the world. Ursino [1] comforted himself with this promise: “Can no one take them from the hand of the Father?”those who faint. If your law had not been my will, would I have perished a long time ago in my anguish?(Salt 119,92). Promises are a net to pull the heart and prevent it from sinking into the deep waters of anguish.
[1] Translator’s note: Perhaps a reference to Zacarias Ursino, one of the authors of the Heidelberg Catechism. You can read a brief biography of it on the reform blog
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