When God’s Promise Is Settled

Saturday, September 5

Deuteronomy 1:21 (NIV)

“See, the LORD your God has given you the land. Go up and take possession of it as the LORD, the God of your ancestors, told you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

Devotion

God’s promises are settled. What He has spoken does not become uncertain because circumstances become difficult. His Word does not change because a season changes.

In Deuteronomy 1, Moses reminded the Israelites that God had already given them a promise concerning the land. The land was before them, just as God had said it would be. Their responsibility was to move forward in faith, not allow fear and discouragement to dictate their response.

The same is true today. Difficult seasons can affect emotions, thoughts, and even the way a person sees the future. Fear may say, “This will never change.” Discouragement may say, “There is no way forward.” Circumstances may appear to contradict what God has spoken. But none of these things have the authority to alter the promises of God.

God remains faithful when circumstances are favorable, and He remains faithful when they are not. His promises are not dependent upon how a person feels on a particular day or what can be seen in a particular moment. What He has spoken remains true.

Therefore, speech must come into alignment with His faithfulness. Instead of allowing fear to give circumstances the final word, We can choose to agree with what God has said. This does not mean ignoring reality or pretending that difficult circumstances do not exist. It means refusing to let those circumstances become greater than the God who made the promise.

Will you believe His Word today?

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You that Your promises are true and unchanging. When difficult seasons affect emotions, thoughts, and circumstances, help us remember that Your faithfulness has not changed. Teach us to bring our words into alignment with what You have spoken rather than allowing fear or discouragement to have the final word. In the Name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

Today, identify one promise from God’s Word that applies to the season you’re facing. Speak that promise aloud and choose to agree with God’s faithfulness rather than the voice of fear or discouragement.

Resources

• Did God say it? Then believe it! His promises are settled, and His faithfulness never changes. Watch this short clip, “If God Said It, He’ll Do It,” and be encouraged to keep trusting Him.

• Make prayer a priority. Instead of allowing fear and discouragement to dominate the conversation, bring the situation before God. Submit your Prayer Request today.