Promises

If you were to catch a ride with me (Pastor Alex) in my vehicle, you could be certain music is playing from a playlist of my creation. One of those playlists is called 80s Awesomeness – so creative. I am indeed a child of the 80s, and I love listening to this decade of music. One of my favorite songs (yes, I have many) is The Promise from a band called When in Rome. Look at the first verse:

 

If you need a friend 

Don't look to a stranger 

You know, in the end, I'll always be there 

And when you're in doubt 

And when you're in danger

Take a look all around

 And I'll be there

 

Not to go too deep into these lyrics because this is an 80's song, but it seems like a promise made from a man to a woman. However, we know broken promises can (intentionally or not) happen. Bummer.

As Christ-followers, we know God keeps His promises (2 Corinthians 1:20). One of those promises is eternal life through Jesus Christ. This past Sunday, we witnessed two kids and two students profess their belief in God's promise. The apostle Peter reminds us of God's faithfulness:

"The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." (2 Peter 3:9, ESV). Take some time and explore the many promises God has given to us. Our Lord is faithful.