Saturday's Snippet

Hebrews 11:11

Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

Luke 1:45-46

⁴⁵ And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

⁴⁶ And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,

Good morning, family and friends!

I was awakened at 1:56 this morning with inspiration so strong that I felt I should get up and write. I do believe this might be a first for me to do this. The subject so heavy on my mind and heart was about promises. From childhood, I was of the impression that promises were meant to be kept. Family and friends can make promises with no intention of breaking them but life can get in the way, rendering them unable to fulfill. But, God, oh, but God NEVER, and I will repeat, NEVER breaks His promises. If He said it, He will come through.

Look at Sarah from the Bible days. God promised her a son but years passed before she held her promise. I love the verse above from Hebrews 11 that states that her faith enabled her to be strong to deliver a son when she was well past child-bearing age. Why? "She judged him faithful who had promised." God promised; Sarah believed; God delivered! 

Then, let's turn our attention to a New Testament lady - Mary. So young and pure, yet God promised that she was going to bring forth a son. Sarah was old but had a baby, but Mary was a virgin! How could this be?? Only God could make it happen. He needed a vessel so He could put on a robe of flesh and dwell among men. Through Mary, the Savior of the world would come. Elisabeth spoke to Mary and said, "And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance......." Just like Sarah, Mary believed. Once again, God promised; Mary believed: God delivered.

These two women, separated by centuries, had much in common - they believed God was going to keep His promises - and they were not disappointed.

This song is on my mind this morning, and I want to share it because its lyrics are so beautiful and true:

The Promise

by The Martins

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

I never said that fear wouldn't 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 One

'Cause you know I made a promise

That I intend to keep

My grace will be sufficient in every time of need

My love will be the anchor that you can hold onto

This is the promise, this is the promise

I've made to you

Verse Two

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

Or that the world around 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

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 Two

'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've made to you

Bridge

So just keep on walking

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've made to you

I love that song, but more than the song, I love my God who always keeps His promises. This blog post is being sent to encourage my readers to hold on to your faith in God, in spite of all the opposition you face. Your promise is coming!

God bless you, one and all, on this Sweet Saturday. If He allows, I'll meet you again tomorrow for another spoonful......