Psalm 12 - 3.6.23
Scripture
Psalms 12:6 NLT
“The Lord’s promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over.”
Observation-What does it say?
David writes this psalm in a time where the faithful and godly are few, and the wicked and evil are strutting around the land being praised. But David, calls out to God for help. David’s faith is in God. Who better to trust than God? God is faithful to keep His promises.
Understanding-What does it mean?
Standing on the promises of God.
Where people can fail and disappoint you, God does not. You can take it to the bank that God keeps His promises.
“Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.” -Joshua 21:45 NIV
“He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.” -Romans 4:21 NLT
But what are God’s promises? The Bible has TONS of promises that God has made. I encourage anyone wanting to know exactly what they are to read their Bible regularly each day. But here is a list of a few good ones to help get you started:
•God promises to strengthen you. -Ephesians 3:14-16
•God promises to give you rest. -Matthew 11:28-30
•God promises to take care of all your needs. -Philippians 4:19
•God promises to be with you.-Joshua 1:5
•God promises you everlasting life. -John 3:16
•God promises that nothing can separate you from Him. -Romans 8: 38-39
Life Application
Don’t be discouraged. Take heart! Take these promises of God wherever you go!
As I was writing this SOUL Journal, I couldn’t help but have this old hymn I used to sing when I was a kid in my head. It goes perfect with today’s theme! The title of this Hymn is “Standing on the Promises of God”. Allow me to share it with you so you can sing it to brighten up your day. 😊 Here are the lyrics:
1 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.
Refrain: Standing, standing, Standing on the promises of God, my Savior; Standing, standing, I'm standing on the promises of God.
2 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. [Refrain]
3 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. [Refrain]
4 Standing on the promises I cannot fall, Listening every moment to the Spirit's call, Resting in my Savior as my all in all, Standing on the promises of God. [Refrain]
-Moses Gaddi