Saturday, 31st May 2025
Alex Buabeng-Korsah
TOPIC: THE PROMISE-KEEPER
THEME SCRIPTURE: “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through him, the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us to the glory of God.” (2 Corinthians 1:20)
PREPARATORY QUESTIONS:
- Has God ever failed any of His promises?
Paul’s message was radical: Jesus is the living “Yes” to every divine pledge—to Abraham’s descendants, Moses’ deliverance, and David’s eternal throne (Gal 3:16, Acts 13:32-33).
In Christ, provision, peace, and salvation are not abstract hopes but secured realities.
Like a thread through Scripture, God’s faithfulness binds chaos into purpose. The same power that raised Christ from the dead now anchors your life (Eph 1:19-20). Isn’t that awesome?
However, promises demand participation. God’s Word isn’t a fortune cookie—it’s a covenant. Abraham didn’t just believe God’s promise of descendants; he left his homeland (Gen 12:4). David didn’t just thank God for kingship; he fought Goliath. Faith without action is like a seed unplanted.
As Martin Luther wrote, “Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace." It is so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times.”
Beloved, the critical question is this: “How can you be a living proof of His Word or promises in this age?”
It would require that, firstly, you learn to declare Scripture aloud. Thus, start each day verbalizing one promise of God (e.g., Philippians 4:19). Words have power; faith comes by hearing (Rom 10:17). Secondly, you would need to pray with audacity. Like George Müller, who trusted God for orphanage provisions, present your needs boldly, citing specific promises (Heb 4:16). Then, lastly, testify relentlessly. Share how God has fulfilled His promises in your life.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, “A Christian’s witness is the world’s first taste of God’s reality.”
Corrie ten Boom, who clung to God’s promises in a Nazi camp, said, “When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don’t throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer.” Your trials don’t negate God’s promises—they prove them. Stand firm. The Promise-Keeper is steering your story.
FURTHER READING – 2 Corinthians 1
Call to Salvation: Today is your day if you have not received salvation by turning over your life to Jesus Christ. Click here to do so.
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD:
- How well is your life resting on God’s promises?
PRAYER
Father, Your promises are my lifeline, yet doubt creeps in. Forgive me. Train my heart to see Christ as the fulfillment of every “Yes” You’ve spoken. Help me walk in radical obedience, not just intellectual agreement. Turn my fear into faith that moves mountains. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
One-Year Bible Reading Plan
1 Corinthians 15; 2 Samuel 20-21; Psalm 146
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