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style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"></span></span></span><div><div><strong><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">He Who Promised Is Faithful</span></span></span></strong></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A young boy felt very proud of the card he made in Sunday School that morning. He had drawn a picture with the caption, “Have Faith in God.” Then, on the bus ride home, the card slipped from his hand and fluttered out the window. “Stop the bus!” he shouted. “I’ve lost my faith in God!” The driver pulled over, and as the boy stepped out to fetch his card, one of the adults smiled and said, “All of us would be better off if we were that concerned about our faith in God.” <strong>The author of Hebrews 10:23 encourages us to resist anything that seeks to draw us away from God and the certainty of His promises.</strong></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Listen to what people say when their dreams are shattered: “It feels like someone kicked me in the stomach.” “All I can do is cry.” “What do I do with the pain?” “Right now, I don’t feel like I’ll ever experience joy again.” “I have no idea what to do, and I see no way out.” What are you worried about today? Are you stressed about something? When Jesus talked about the futility of worrying in Matthew 6:25-34, he wasn’t speaking to strangers; he was addressing his closest friends—those who had given up their former lives in hopes of finding something more meaningful. <strong>And when we understand that God controls every detail and cares deeply for us, we can endure.</strong> Joyful people are quite content with what they have, because their very existence is rooted in their relationship with Christ and his everlasting promises. God is the reason for praise, not complaint (Psalm 150). Does your faith feel weak? Are you searching for answers in places that are no longer reserved for God? Too often, we run to friends and coworkers for quick-fix solutions, and if their advice fails, we move to the next person. The prophet Jeremiah warns that those who depend on human strength or wisdom will ultimately find themselves empty and unfulfilled (Jer. 17:5-7). Misplaced hope leads to anxiety and disappointment, and we will never receive God’s best if we doubt what he says (James 1:6-8). Almighty God, who is all-knowing and all-loving, has a clear view of our future and knows the best route to get there. Rather than petition God for things we want, how much better it is to tell him that Jesus Christ is all we need (Phil. 4:7).</span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Our Lord knew that the events unfolding in Gethsemane and the days that followed would instill fear in his disciples’ hearts. The one they had dedicated everything to was about to be taken away, beaten by soldiers, and then crucified as a common thief. Yet these men were strengthened when, a few days later, just before his ascension into Heaven, the risen Christ told them, “Your hope until I return is this: You will be empowered to stay faithful to me no matter what happens in your life” (Acts 1:8). I am so thankful for a God who has promised that all our needs will be met through Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:19). In a world full of uncertainties, scams, and betrayals of trust, can we truly rely on anything? Yes! The Scriptures address every pressing and practical problem you and I will face. When you pray, keep your Bible open. In serious matters, ask God for guidance and listen for the sound of peace reigning in your heart. Amid the broken promises of people, there is a deep truth that offers hope and stability: the unwavering trustworthiness of a God who promised to “never leave us or forsake us” (Heb. 13:5). After His atoning death and victorious resurrection, the Lord instructed the disciples for a brief season in the matters of His kingdom. Then, when it was time for him to leave, he promised to return for all who follow him (John 14:3). Angelic messengers repeated the promise of our Savior’s return: “This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven” (Acts 1:11). Throughout the history of the church, yearning hearts have longed for the return of the Lord Jesus Christ!</span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;God is unchangeable, perfect, and trustworthy in all his ways (Ps. 18:30). Broken promises are common among us because we lack the capacity to fulfill everything we pledge. But there is One who never breaks a promise. God is not limited by a lack of power or ability.<strong> Jesus Christ is not just another resource to help us achieve our goals; He <em>is</em> the goal.</strong> Are you comparing your life to others? Are you seeking personal validation through social media, where the pressure to perform only increases? Let God be your source of strength and reassurance. In Psalm 18:1-2, David said, “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust.” Focus on walking with God with a conviction that serves, loves, and speaks when He opens the door.&nbsp;</span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In the eleventh chapter of Mark’s Gospel, Jesus said, “Have faith in God.” Now, most of us know that relying on Him for guidance, strength, and support can be challenging, especially during tough times. But Jesus always challenged the status quo and encouraged His followers to stay firm in their faith, regardless of external pressures. Faith means trusting in who God is, even when His ways are hard to understand. <strong>Faith in action involves living beyond words. </strong>Imagine if, after hearing Christ say, “Come,” Peter had never stepped out of the boat. When Jesus said, “Take therefore no thought for the morrow” (Matt. 6:34), he wasn’t telling us not to plan; he was telling us not to worry. Birds do not sow or reap, yet they are fed (v26). Lilies don’t labor or spin, yet they grow beautifully (v28). Worry doesn’t change anything. Put God first. Don’t let concerns about tomorrow keep you from receiving God’s help today. As believers, we are children of the King (Gal. 4:7) and heirs to the glory of eternal life in Heaven (Eph. 1:13-14). We can ask for nothing more!</span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Worrying doesn’t remove tomorrow’s sorrow; it drains today of its strength. Anxiety doesn’t help us avoid trouble; it leaves us unprepared to face it when it arrives. Why do our conversations with friends often turn to the trials we have endured? Because storms tend to be more memorable than good days — not happier — just more memorable. But from the moment God called Abraham out of his homeland, the man of faith experienced God’s guidance, provision, and the fulfillment of divine promises. God’s nature is unchanging (Mal. 3:6). His truth never fails (Isa. 41:10). Sarah’s trust in God’s faithfulness led to the birth of Isaac (Heb. 11:11). An imprisoned, yet trusting Joseph, was eventually elevated to a position of great authority (Gen. 41:41). Job, after his testing, received double what he had lost (Job 42:10-17). It’s important to distinguish between the parts of life you can control and those you cannot. Hudson Taylor said, “When we have given all over to him, there will be nothing left for us to be troubled about.” God is a promise keeper. His Word is dependable. His goodness and mercy follow us forever (Ps. 23:6).</span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Some dismiss God entirely. Others say, “The God who exists has left me to make it on my own.” Try not to interpret life’s hardships as struggles to be relieved but as part of the larger story of God’s grace, because this leads to spiritual growth (James 1:2-4). In Psalm 119:114, God is depicted as a haven of peace and security; one who will heal every emotion when you trust him for all outcomes (Matthew 6). In Hebrews 4:9-11, we are encouraged to enter divine rest by trusting in the truth of Scripture. <strong>When our Heavenly Father seems idle, he is actually doing something we have yet to understand and appreciate. </strong>Refuse to let your feelings override the truth of God’s Word (2 Cor. 5:7). Never doubt in the darkness what God revealed in the light. Ask the Holy Spirit for a peaceful understanding that more is happening than meets the eye, then surrender to the will of the Father and serve Him there (Matt. 6:10).</span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The faithfulness of the Almighty is the bedrock of every believer’s confidence. In 2 Corinthians 1:20, Apostle Paul assured us that God’s character and his message contain no duplicity. He is not vacillating between “yes” and “no.” There is no uncertainty in Jesus Christ. The Bible declares, “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good” (Num. 23:19)? To whom shall I be equal, says the Holy One. The Kingdom of Heaven is not a democracy, and God never runs for reelection. He alone has measured the waters of the earth in his hand. All nations before him are nothing. It is He who sits upon the circle of the earth, making the judges of the earth as vanity. God, the Lord, the Creator of the earth, faints not, neither is he weary (Isaiah 40). God is exalted and sovereign over all creation. He sits high and looks low, and his concern is for the oppressed (Psalm 138). Is it hard for you to believe that God does all things well (Mark 7:37)? Do you accept as true that every event in time and eternity is orchestrated by His sovereign hand (2 Tim. 1:9)? God may not always fulfill His Word according to our timetable. Still, he will always accomplish his work in his perfect time. An old Anglican prayer goes like this: “Father, what we know not, teach us; what we have not, give us; what we are not, make us. For Jesus’ sake. Amen.”</span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The remarkable part of Joseph’s story is his response to circumstances. Despite his brothers’ betrayal and everything that followed, Joseph believed that God’s purposes are ultimately for good. Even in adversity, Joseph remained steadfast in his faith, trusting that God’s plan was unfolding. Alistair Begg explains it like this: “After all that Joseph went through, he wasn’t limping through his days as a recovering pit dweller, you know: ‘Hello, my name is Joseph, and if you want to know about me, I’ve been in a pit. Hello, my name is Joseph, and my father doted on me, and that’s why I’m kind of warped. Hello, my name is Joseph, and I lived with the abuse of my brothers, and that explains who I am.’ No, he says, ‘Hello, I am Joseph, and God is a great God. He can bestow all his blessings and benefits on me. He has enabled me to forget the bad and recall the good.’” <strong>Joseph’s life serves as a testament to the truth that even when we can’t see the full picture, God’s plan is being accomplished step by step</strong> (Phil. 2:13).</span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;God’s Word is forever settled in heaven (Ps. 119:89). What he has decreed, no earthly force can change (Isa. 14:27). I think Deuteronomy 4:39 says it best, “Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the Lord he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.” Brothers and sisters, understand that your God speaks things into existence! He gives life to the dead (Rom. 4:17). You serve a covenant-keeping God who never fails. His promises are eternal, established in truth and power (Ps. 119:89).</span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"><br></span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Time and trials may seem to delay the fulfillment, but God’s promises are just as certain as his throne. Do you need something to stand on—something that isn’t based on your feelings, performance, or circumstances? Don’t give up or lose faith; the same God who remembered his covenant with Abraham, delivered Israel from Egypt, and gave His Word to millions of others will surely remember you. I write all of this, not to tell you something you don’t already know, but to remind you of what must never be forgotten. <strong>Every promise of Scripture shall come to pass at its appointed time, and God’s glory will be revealed. </strong>Rest in the joy of your salvation, for indeed, He who promised is faithful!</span></span></span></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\"></span></span></span><br></div><div><span style=\"font-family:neuton;\"><span style=\"font-size:20px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">by David Renison</span></span></span><br></div></div></div>","verticalAlignment":"top"},"metaData":{"position":{"left":-438,"top":150},"size":{"width":645,"height":3883}}}]}],"offset":{"left":231,"top":64}}],"connections":{"targetConnections":{},"sourceConnections":{}},"customStatesProperties":{},"pageId":"id1773939093164","version":17.004,"id":"id1774062959388","relativePoint":{"left":231,"top":64}}