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1 Peter 4:14 (WEB) If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified. Promise #171: My Spirit will rest on you when you suffer for Christ’s sake. The Bible says that those who live a godly life will suffer persecution. We live in an orphan world with orphan values. Jesus told us that if people would reject Him, then they would reject us too. At some point in our lives, we will all...

Isaiah 61:3 (WEB) to appoint to those who mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified. Promise #170: I will give you a garment of praise in exchange for your spirit of heaviness. Isaiah 61 is full of amazing promises from God that were fulfilled when Jesus came to the world two thousand years ago. Verse 3 alone contains at least 4 promises that we...

Isaiah 54:17 (WEB) No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. Promise #169: No weapon created for your harm will succeed against you. It is a reality that we have an enemy that is prowling around like a lion who would like to harm us. We do not have to be fearful or paranoid about this, but it is helpful to be aware of his opposition. In this promise found in Isaiah, God makes the promise that no weapon that is formed against us by any enemy...

Isaiah 43:2 (WEB) When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you. Promise #168: When you walk through the fires of adversity, you will not be burned. I took this photo when my wife and I were in New Zealand a few years back. These volcanic geysers continually release boiling hot water onto the earth’s surface and it is a truly amazing sight to see. In the natural, no one could walk...

Psalm 25:14 (WEB) The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant. Promise #166: I reveal My secrets to those who fear Me. King David is the author of this psalm. Today’s promise talks about how God shares His secrets with those who fear Him. It is important that we know that the word ‘fear’ isn’t intended to mean that we are afraid of God, rather that we revere Him and deeply respect His awesome power. This promise paints a very intimate picture for me. I imagine a father taking time out of...