Thursday's ThoughtI

1 John 2:25

And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

Good morning, one and all!

I've been thinking a lot about promises lately, mainly, the promises of God. Throughout the Bible, God promised something to an individual or to a nation, and He always kept His promise! If you've ever had God promise you something, there remains the consolation that He still keeps His promises in 2015! The greatest promise to me is His promise of eternal life, if we are born again of the water and the spirit (John 3 and Acts 2). That one great promise keeps me going through this life.

My words will be few today because I want to share this beautiful song by the Martins with you:

This is the Promise

Verse One

I never said that I would give you silver or gold

Or that you would never feel the fire or shiver in the cold

But I did say, you'd never walk through this world alone

And I did say, don't make this world your home

Verse Two

 I never said that fear would never find you in the night

Or that loneliness was something you'd never have to fight

But I did say, I'd be right there by your side

And I did say, I'll always help you fight

Chorus

'Cause you know I made a promise that I intend to keep

My grace will be sufficient in every time of need

And My love will be the anchor that you can hold onto

This is the promise, this is the promise I made to you

Verse Three

I never said that friends would never turn their backs on you

Or that the world around you wouldn't see you as a fool

But I did say, like Me you'll surely be despised

And I did say, My ways confound the wise

Verse Four

I didn't say you'd never taste the bitter kiss of death

Or have to walk through chilly Jordan to enter into rest

But I did say, I'd be waiting right on the other side

And I did say, I'll dry every tear you cry

Chorus

'Cause you know I made a promise that I've prepared a place

And someday sooner than you think you'll see Me face to face

And you'll sing with the angels and a countless multitude

This is the promise, this is the promise I made to you

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So, just keep on walkin', don't turn to the left or right

And in the midst of darkness, let this be your light

That hell can't separate us and you're gonna make it through

This is the promise, this is the promise I made to you

Stand on the promises of God today! Rest in Him and trust Him! You won't be disappointed!

Until tomorrow, Lord willing.................