The Power of Living in God's Promises
Selected Scriptures
Psalms 32:8 (NLT)
The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
2 Peter 1:4 (NLT)
And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature...
1. We possess a promise when the Holy Spirit speaks it to our heart
John 16:13 (NIV)
But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will bring glory to me by taking from what is mine and making it known to you.
Luke 1:37 (ESV)
For nothing will be impossible with God.
2. In order to possess a promise of God we must demonstrate a practical trust in the Word of God
3. In order to possess a promise we should expect it will be challenged in our life
Joshua 1:8 (NIV)
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
