God’s promises/faithfulness to His people
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