FAITH STANDING ON PROMISES

Faith involves God’s promises. “He has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.” (2 Peter 1:4)

The Lord has given you all that you need for life and godliness, but he has also given you his Word to empower you in maturing your life in godliness. These promises are great because they come from a great God and they lead to a great life. They are precious because their value is beyond comprehension. Where would you be without the Word of God? Isn’t it time you begin taking your stand on his promises for your life? 

Standing on the promises of Christ my King, through eternal ages let His praises ring, glory in the highest, I will shout and sing, standing on the promises of God.
 
Standing on the promises that cannot fail, when the howling storms of doubt and fear assail, by the living Word of God I shall prevail, standing on the promises of God. 
 
Standing on the promises I now can see perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me; standing in the liberty where Christ makes free, standing on the promises of God.
 
Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord, bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord, overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword, standing on the promises of God.
 
Standing on the promises I cannot fall, list’ning every moment to the Spirit’s call, resting in my Savior as my all in all, standing on the promises of God.
 
Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Savior; standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God. [Russell K. Carter 1886]
 
Are you standing on the promises of God? Let me know. Send me a reply (email, text, FB message) about your STAND in his precious promises. I would like to hear about your moments of listening to the Spirit’s call.

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