Thursday August 31st, 2023
« Then the LORD said to me, “You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word.” »
7 How wonderful it is to see a messenger coming across the mountains, bringing good news, the news of peace! He announces victory and says to Zion, “Your God is king!”
8 Those who guard the city are shouting, shouting together for joy. They can see with their own eyes the return of the Lord to Zion.
9 Break into shouts of joy, you ruins of Jerusalem! The Lord will rescue his city and comfort his people.
10 The Lord will use his holy power; he will save his people, and all the world will see it.
11 Be sure to leave Babylonia, all you that carry the Temple equipment. Touch no forbidden thing;
keep yourselves holy and leave.
12 This time you will not have to leave in a hurry; you will not be trying to escape. The Lord your God will lead you and protect you on every side.
God promised the salvation of mankind right from the Garden of Eden and though its fulfilment seemed to tarry, it was actualized at the appointed time.
This simply tells us that the faithfulness of God will always make good all the promises He has spoken concerning you.
Even when it (God’s promises to you) seems it is delayed, wait for it. It will surely come to pass (Habakkuk 2:3).
One aspect of God’s faithfulness we will consider today is that which pertains to our redemption.
It is amazing that God began the redemption process almost immediately after the fall of man – promising us ultimate victory, according to Genesis 3:15.
When God began to deal with the children of Israel, He had redemption at heart all the way from the days of Abraham.
One of His promises to Abraham in Genesis 12:3 has to do with salvation coming from his seed.
« Yet the number of the children of Israel Shall be as the sand of the sea, Which cannot be measured or numbered. And it shall come to pass In the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ There it shall be said to them, ‘You are sons of the living God. »
Hosea 1:10 NKJV
The Scripture above was re-enacted in the New Testament when Paul, an apostle, was affirming the faithfulness of God to His promise of the redemption of the Gentiles (Romans 9:26).
Our text of today tells of the promise of God concerning salvation. If you are yet to take advantage of this offer of salvation which was freely promised and given, please do so today before it is too late.
The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 6:2 GNT :
« When the time came for me to show you favor, I heard you; when the day arrived for me to save you, I helped you.” Listen! This is the hour to receive God’s favor; today is the day to be saved! »
For those who have given their lives to Jesus already, be confident that all His promises to you will be performed at the appointed time.
Continue to trust in Him with all your heart and be joyful as you wait on Him.
I assure you that God is faithful and He will never disappoint you.
Application Search the scriptures for God’s promises relating to you and claim them.
Author: Bishop Enoch. A. Adeboye.
Edited by Naomie
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