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2 Corinthians 5:8 (WEB) We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be at home with the Lord. Promise #177: When you leave your body, you will be at home in My presence. I am so glad that Paul the Apostle made this declaration that reveals a very special promise from God… To be absent from our body is to be present with the Lord! He promises to never leave us or forsake us in this world, and when it is time for us to leave this world, we are with...

Psalm 103:6 (WEB) Yahweh executes righteous acts, and justice for all who are oppressed. Promise #175: I will provide justice for everyone who is mistreated. Isn’t it good to know that God promises to provide justice for those who are oppressed? I am amazed at the number of verses in the Bible which speak about God’s heart for the weak of this world, the poor, the mistreated, children, widows, orphans, etc. He has always been the protector of those who have difficulty protecting themselves. He is a God that does not rejoice in evil or injustice, but rejoices when the...

Jeremiah 49:11 (WEB) Leave your fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let your widows trust in me. Promise #174: I will protect the fatherless, and widows can trust in Me. In the Old Testament Hebrew culture, a child who was fatherless was considered an orphan even if they were still under the care of their mother. That is why James says that pure religion is to take care of the widows and the orphans. God’s heart is for those who are vulnerable. God’s heart is for the underdog and those who are exploited in our society. I personally...

Matthew 5:9 (WEB) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Promise #173: I will bless the peacemakers and call them My children. How do you think a father feels when he sees his children are fighting with each other in his home? As a father myself, I know how grieved I have felt when I have seen my children not getting along. A father’s heart is for peace and harmony for his kids. When I think of this promise, I am encouraged that there is a blessing for us when we love peace and we...

Romans 2:4 (WEB) Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? Promise #172: My goodness will lead you to a change of heart. I love this promise. Romans 2:4 basically says it is the very goodness of God that leads people to repent. Many times, when we think of repentance, we think of it as a shame based response to some form of judgment in our lives. But really, it means to go in another direction or to change our mind. When Jesus said, ‘Repent...