Today's Promise: Isaiah 9:6

As Isaiah describes the coming Messiah, he calls Him the Wonderful Counselor. There are two important aspects of this title.

First, he describes the incredible power of this ruler of all ages. He will be the supernatural king who will reign and rule for all eternity. This mighty and powerful king will also be One who is full of wisdom and compassion. 

Second, Jesus would be the great counselor. If you need direction today, call on the Wonderful Counselor. The Wonderful Counselor invites you to come and receive from Him all you need.

Today’s Promise: Matthew 2:1-2

After the birth of Jesus, wise men show up, asking where the King of the Jews was born.

Although Jesus came to the Jews, some of the first people who came to worship Him were not Jews but Gentiles. What a wonderful example of how Jesus was the Savior for all people. 

Jesus invites you and me to seek Him with all our hearts. He promises that when we seek Him, we will find Him. (Matthew 6:33,7:7) 

The wise men sought out Jesus. The wise men and women of today still seek with all they are.

Saturday is review day on The Daily Promise. Every Saturday, we review the promises of the week so we can allow them to go deep into our hearts and lives.

Here are the promises we covered this week.

Matthew 10:42 - Your Giving Will be Rewarded.

Psalm 31:19 - God Stores up Goodness for Me

Isaiah 9:6 - The Promise of Christmas.

John 1:14 - God Came in the Flesh

Luke 1:38 - I Am a Servant of the Lord.

Today’s Promise: John 1:14

John gives two important facts about Jesus.

First, He was the God who became flesh. The creator God stepped into His creation. He took on our form, walked among us, and experienced our world.

Second, Jesus was all God and all man. Jesus is completely unique. He was all of God and all of man wrapped up in one body. Jesus is the great God-man.

Since Jesus walked on this earth, He understands your weaknesses and struggles. You don’t have to “try” and reach up to God; He has come down to you.

Today’s Promise: Isaiah 9:6

From the moment Adam and Eve brought sin into the world, God had a plan. He promised, right in the garden, that one would come who would crush the head of Satan and restore what sin had destroyed.

The prophet Isaiah echoed what God said in the garden with new details of who this person would be.

The promise of Christmas is that the baby in a manger would bring new freedom and restoration from the devastating power of sin. That same Jesus will bring freedom and restoration to your life today.

Today’s Promise: Psalm 31:19

God has stored up goodness and mercy to those who fear and take refuge in Him. Fearing the Lord is honoring Him for who He is. Taking refuge in the Lord is placing your trust in Him. 

Imagine a huge warehouse in heaven filled with every blessing you will ever need. God has anticipated your need before you even ask. 

When you fear and trust the Lord, you open the doors to the warehouse. No matter what you go through, you will never deplete the goodness and mercy God has for you.

Today’s Promise: Matthew 10:42

The Kingdom of God often works the opposite of the world and our thinking. 

Jesus has just finished dropping a list of things His followers should do. All are contrary to the way we would normally act.

Jesus commands His followers to be generous givers. We are to be conduits of His blessings. When God blesses us, we pass those blessings along to others. 

When you give time, kindness, skill, and money, you activate the principle of Reciprocal Behavior. What you give, God gives back to you. 

Saturday is review day on The Daily Promise. Every Saturday, we review the promises of the week so we can allow them to go deep into our hearts and lives.

Here are the promises we covered this week.

Genesis 50:20 - You Meant it for Evil, But God used it for good

2 Timothy 2:13 - God is Faithful When We are Unfaithful.

Genesis 1:1 - God is the Creator.

Romans 5:1-2 - Jesus Gives Strength in Temptations.

1 Samuel 7:12 - Thus Far the Lord has Helped Me.

Today’s Promise: ! Samuel 7:12

The prophet Samuel had called the people together for a time of repentance, prayer, and worship. When the Philistines heard of their meeting, they attacked the children of Israel.

God brought giant claps of thunder that confused and terrified the Philistines. Because of God's help, Israel won the victory. In response to God's protection, Samuel built a monument to remind the people that up to this point, God had helped them.

When we  remember God's goodness and help in the past, it gives us the strength to face the problems and worries of today.