I Promise Because/If...

“Then the angel of the Lord called to Abraham a second time from heaven, and said, ‘By Myself I have sword, declares the Lord, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son, indeed I will greatly bless you, and I will greatly multiply your seed as the stars of the heavens, and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your seed shall possess the gate of their enemies. And in your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed because you have obeyed My voice.’” Genesis 22:15-18

Every promise in the Bible has a “because” or an “if”. A “because” when something has taken place or an “if” when something is required. God’s promises always have one or the other. So a promise like:

“Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4

Note: Delighting comes before giving, which when done, changes the desires of your heart. In the Genesis quote, the promise is not just for Abraham (although he and his people took it to be), it is a “because” promise and is meant for ALL nations of the earth. Perhaps it is time to look more closely at promises?

Stay near God's Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: Prayer Requests: Gregg must sell his home in the UK; Reg’s ministry; Doctors and specialists caring for Lyle’s brother (his bones are not healing because of the chemo), David, Adrian and Randy. My need. (Many have written about this. The request is briefly detailed to the left).