Every year when I pull out the Christmas decor, I plan to actually put something in the doors of our advent calendar. The kids always open them, expectant to find some little treasure, only to discover barren holes. So, this year I actually spent some time writing down 25 things that God has promised us, His children. I intentionally ended the group with the promise of 2 Cor. 1:20-22 that all of these promises are “yes” to us through Jesus: He is the Promise, making all other promises available to us. (In my head this will all segue nicely into the story and excitement of the birth of Christ; we’ll see.) But, I realized during the hours (no exaggeration) of putting this together how life-giving it was/is for my spirit to dwell on the promises of God. So, in effort to share the life, hope, and promise of Christ, here’s the non-comprehensive list:
1. God always keeps His promises (Num. 23:19, Ps. 146:6)
2. God created us and knows us (Ps. 139)
3. God chose us (Ps. 33:12, 2 Pet. 2:9)
4. God is always with us (Deut. 31:8)
5. God never forgets us (Is. 49:15-16)
6. God watches over our lives and keeps us from harm (Ps. 121)
7. God has plans to prosper us and give us hope (Jer. 29:11-13)
8. God strengthens us and helps us (Is. 41:10)
9. God fights for us (Ex. 14:14, Deut. 1:30, Deut. 3:22, Neh. 4:20, 2 Cor. 10:4-5)
10. God rewards us when we love our enemies (Lk. 6:35)
11. God is kind and cares for us (Ex. 34:6-7)
12. God always teaches and guides us (Ps. 32:8)
13. God is our hiding place and refuge (Ps. 32:7, Ps. 46:1)
14. God keeps us safe while we sleep (Ps. 4:8)
15. God protects us from the Evil One (2 Thess. 3:3)
16. God provides a way out of temptation (1 Cor. 10:13)
17. God comforts us (Is. 66:13, 2 Cor. 1:3-4)
18. God keeps us in peace (Is. 26:3, 12)
19. God exalts the humble (Jam. 4:10)
20. God meets all our needs (Phil. 4:19)
21. God gives us rest (Mat. 11:28)
22. God always forgives us when we confess to Him (1 John 1:9)
23. God give us eternal life (John 3:16-17)
24. God gives us victory over death (1 Corin. 15:3-4, 54-57)
25. Jesus is “yes” to all of God’s promises (2 Corin. 1:20-22)
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:1-7)
Comments
This was such a blessing to me this morning, especially #10 (Luke 6:35). Thank you so much!
Thankyou so much
You have blessed me so much by sharing this
I was not in a good place
I have been writing the full scriptures in the middle of the night
God bless you for blessing us
Jesus never fails all these and more promises are found in the Bible. I exspierence these promises everyday and know. I love Jesus♥️
Thank you for blessing me with this msg. I love you mom.
I will ADD these to GOD’s Promise of Protection found in Psalm 91. Thank you for shareing
Thank you I will read these every day God bless you I thirst for the word of God
The back of my bible only list about 8 of the promises bless you.
Thanks a million for your time in the gathering of God’s promises. It surly cuts it down from 8,000 different promises. May God bless you.
I just typed all these up for our advent calendar this year. Thank you for this list!
This is beautiful, thank you for all the hours you must have put into making this list. My prayer is that these verses will bless your children abundantly and this will become a tradition during Advent that they will always remember. One day they may even use this for their children. God bless you all. I am doing an Advent Bible Study and I want to share this with all the ladies so they can be blessed by the HOPE, and all the promises that God has given us.
Thank you so much for this!!!!
Wonderful, encouraging verses of scripture. Thankyou so much.. I am going to attempt an advent scripture calendar inspired by this. God bless you 🙏🏻🗓️❤️🎁
Hello
Wonderful idea—-because teaching children about God is important, yet reflecting on the promises of God is so encouraging to reflect upon. Thank you for encouraging me today!
Bless you
I love this idea..powerful reminders of God’s love and care for us! Thank you for sharing!
I think this is just awesome, we don’t know who really need to be reminded of God promises. Me included. 🙏 🙌
This I such an amazing idea! Thank you for all your hard work and for taking the time to share. May God bless you abundantly!
Your sister in Christ Jesus,
Laura
Great stuff Bethany. Every one of the things in your list is great. It never gets old looking at what God has said He will do.
janie: Unfortunately, all of my creativity is lost in a heap of mess right now. I’ll send some your way as soon as I can. But, thank you for your encouragement.
mom: I’ll be glad to talk about this any time. Thanks for imparting these promises when I need to hear them.
Steph: I always find that recalling the promises of God is the most difficult at the times I need them the most. I’m glad to share some life with you.
Thank you thank you thank you. Bethany, as my time of wilderness continues I find that my mind can no longer recall his promises and his faithfulness. This is a direct answer to a prayer that I literally prayed 10 minutes ago.
Thanks honey!! What a wonderful idea and I printed off a copy to keep.
We can share with everyone at Christmas!
love and blessings
I love that. Great idea, and thanks for sharing!
Now. Can you give me a dose of creativity, please ma’am?