June 2, 2024

God’s promises/faithfulness to His people

Preacher:
Passage: Psalm 105
Service Type:

Introduction

God’s faithfulness to His people

These promises are central to our Christian faith
We are prone to forgetfulness, doubt and fear – we must be reminded of God’s promises
Ps 105 is about God being faithful to His people

Overview:

God’s promises are steadfast and sure in times of upheaval
God’s promises guide and guard us when the path ahead seems hidden
God’s remembers those who have trusted in Him and His promises
Ways to stir up remembrances of God’s promises

God’s promises are steadfast and sure in times of upheaval

Definition of upheaval

God’s promises remain steadfast

Example of Joseph and captive Israel – in Psalm 105

Think what it must have been like for Joseph

Despite his reality – he still obeyed God
We know the outcome of the story – but He did not

Captive Israel (v23-24)

God made promises to Abraham – but also that Israel would go into captivity for 400 years
Their captivity and liberation were both an upheaval – examples
Yet God was faithful to them – examples

In the world – there is upheaval
Personally – there might be upheaval
Our stability is not in our reality but in God’s promises

They are steadfast

God’s promises guide and guard us when the path ahead seems hidden

We cannot get our bearings from our situations/the world around us
We cannot necessarily get our bearings from those around us – example of Job
At times, we can feel alone and as if God has abandoned us

It is at such times that we must turn to God’s promises
Example of and quote from Corrie ten Boom

God’s remembers those who have trusted in Him and His promises

God remains loyal to His people – even when they are in sin

Example of Joseph and Israel (the Passover)
Example from Ezekiel
Example of Rahab and Noah

God remembers those who are His

Example from Hebrews

Ways to stir up remembrances of God’s promises

Application into our life

Give thanks to the Lord (v1a)
Make known His deeds amongst the people (v1b)
Sing to Him (v2)

Quote from Martin Luther

Seek God (v4) in His word and in prayer

Example of Garden of Gethsemane

Remember that God is Lord (v7)

Closing Remarks

Recap
Book: God’s promises for every need
God’s promises are essential for the days ahead/time of upheaval