The Daily Promise

Today's Promise: Philippians 4:13

Have you ever felt like you were climbing a never-ending hill? Have you felt like no matter how hard you tried, the rest of the world was pushing against you?

I know I have. When I've felt like giving up and didn't think, I repeat this promise that I can do all things through Christ.

When you fail and feel like giving up, remember Christ is in you and will give you the power, guidance, and strength to overcome.

Today's Promise: 1 Corinthians 3:16

You are a temple of God.

In the Old Testament, God dwelt in the temple at Jerusalem. The temple was an icon of God's presence.

When Jesus left, He promised to send the Holy Spirit to dwell in those who followed Him. God's presence would move from the temple to the hearts of Christians.

As His temple, you are a house of worship. Every area of your life should bring glory and honor to Christ.

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 5:14 – The Light of the World.

2 Corinthians 5:1 – God Will Give You an Eternal Body.

Mathew 6:33 – Make the Kingdom of God Your Priority

Psalm 23:1 - Jesus is Your Shepherd.

Psalm 119:73 – You Were Fashioned by God.

Today's promise: Psalm 119:73

Something special separates you from the rest of the animal kingdom. Sure, you share much of the same genetic material, but this one distinction makes you unique. You were fashioned by God's hand.

The world would have you believe you are simply an accidental combination of two DNA strands. They would say your life is nothing more than a genetic accident. God's word tells a completely different story.

Today you can celebrate who you are and how you look because God created and fashioned you. You are His handiwork.

Today's promise: Psalm 23:1

This psalm describes what it's like to have God watch over and care for you.

The God you serve is the great Lord and creator of the universe. There is no one like Him.

The great creator God is your shepherd. He takes personal care and watches over you. The shepherd knows all his sheep by name and personally attends to their needs.

Jesus called Himself the good shepherd. As the good shepherd, right now, He is caring for you. He knows where you are, what you worry about, and your deepest needs.

Today's Promise: Matthew 6:33

Jesus turned our thinking upside down when He promised that everything would be given to us when the kingdom of God became our priority. We think if I can get everything together, then I can find fulfillment. Jesus says, make the Kingdom of God the number one thing in your life, and fulfillment and satisfaction will follow.

Can it really be that simple? Could this one promise really be the secret to finding out God's will?

As you learn to live and follow the kingdom of God, you find everything else is added to you.

Today's Promise: 2 Corinthians 5:1

If you looked in the mirror this morning, you probably noticed you are getting older.

Try as you may, your body is doomed. No matter how many gym memberships or supplements you take, the human race's mortality rate is 100%.

The good news is that though your body will wear out and die for the Christian, a new and eternal body will replace it.

You can rejoice today because even though your earthly body is fading away, you have a new and eternal body waiting for you when you die.

Today's promise: Matthew 5:14

Jesus declared that He was the light of the Lord. You are now that light. You bring the light of Christ into every situation of life.

Jesus brought light into a world filled with darkness. Sin had plunged the world into a dark night of despair and hopelessness, but Jesus came as the shining light of hope, salvation, and freedom.

Jesus took things to the next level when He declared that you are the light. He was the light of the world; now, you are the light of the world.

You are the light. Shine your light!

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.

Isaiah 3:2 - God is With You in the Fire and Flood

Zephaniah 3:17 - God Rejoices and Sings Over You.

Matthew 11:28-29 - Jesus Promises Rest.

Isaiah 54:17 - No Weapon Formed Against You.

Psalm 27:5 - God Hides You in the Secret Place.

Today's Promise: Psalm 27:5

The secret to King David's public confidence was his private walk with God. He understood that God was protecting and keeping Him.

When you walk in the presence of the Lord, you walk in His protection and provision. God hides you away so that no enemy can reach you.

When your "day of trouble" comes, know that God will be your hiding place. If you are going through a difficult time today, spend some extra time in worship and prayer.

Enter into His presence and know that He is with you and will safely hide you away.