"Not one of all the Lord's good promises to the house of Israel failed; every one was fulfilled." Joshua 21:45
While reading through the OT book of Joshua, I ran across the verse above. I asked myself, "What precise promises has God made to me?" I pondered this, and began a list (initially from memory, then flipping through the pages of His Word). In one sitting, I came up with 54. May these 54 promises comfort (and challenge?) your heart today, as they do mine. For each of the 54, I've taken the liberty of writing it in the first person, so each promise more effectually penetrates my heart. Here we go – 54 Promises – just the tip of the iceberg!
54 Promises That Are Better Than Gold:
1. ... for the Lord my God will be with me, wherever I go. Joshua 1:9
2. God will keep me in perfect peace if my mind is 'stayed' on Him. Isaiah 26:3
3. "Dan, I (the Lord) will never leave you or forsake you." Hebrews 13:5
4. "Dan, I am with you always, to the end of the age." Matthew 28:20
5. The peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
6. He cares for me. 1 Peter 5:7
7. "Dan, you will do even greater things than I did, because I went to the Father." John 14:12
8. If I remain in Jesus and His words remain in me, whatever I ask will be given to me. John 15:7
9. The Holy Spirit will guide me into all truth. John 16:3
10. The Holy Spirit will give me the right words when I need them. Mark 13:11
11. In this world I will have trouble (gulp). John 16:33
12. If I seek to live godly in Christ Jesus, I will be persecuted (gulp). 2 Timothy 3:12
13. I am justified by Him freely, by His grace. Romans 3:24
14. I have peace with God because I've been justified by faith in Jesus. Romans 5:1
15. I have access into this grace. Romans 5:2
16. There is no condemnation on me because I am in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1
17. The Holy Spirit will help me to pray. Romans 8:26-27
18. All things work together for my good! Romans 8:28
19. Nothing will separate me from the love of Christ. Romans 8:35
20. I shall bear the likeness (and resurrection body) of Jesus, the 'man from heaven.' 1 Corinthians 15:49
21. My labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58
22. God has created good works for me to walk in, today. Ephesians 2:10
23. I am being transformed into His likeness. 2 Corinthians 3:17
24. God won't let me be tried or tempted beyond what I can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13
25. God comforts the downcast, including me. 2 Corinthians 7:6
26. God is able to make all grace abound to me, so all my needs will be met. 2 Corinthians 9:8
27. I am worth (to God) more than the birds that He feeds. Matthew 6:26
28. God will supply all my needs. Philippians 4:19
29. God won't forsake me (those righteous in Christ) nor have my children become beggars. Psalm 37:25
30. God's grace will be sufficient for me. 2 Corinthians 12:9
31. I will reap what I sow. Galatians 6:7
32. I have an inheritance. Ephesians 1:14
33. I have been brought near to God by the blood of Jesus. Ephesians 2:13
34. I may approach God with freedom and confidence. Ephesians 3:12
35. The Father has qualified me to share in the inheritance of the saints. Colossians 1:12
36. Christ now is in me! Colossians 1:27
37. God is faithful and will sanctify me. 1 Thessalonians 5:24
38. God will repay with trouble those who trouble me. 2 Thessalonians 1:6
39. God has given me a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
40. I have a crown of righteousness awaiting me, because I long for His appearing. 2 Timothy 4:8
41. God won't lie to me, because God cannot lie. Titus 1:2
42. Jesus will help me if I'm tempted. Hebrews 2:18
43. Varied trials will lead to my maturity. James 1:2
44. If I ask for wisdom from God, He will give it to me. James 1:5
45. If I ask, God will provide it. James 4:2
46. If I resist the devil, he will take a hike. James 4:7
47. If I draw near to God, He will draw near to me. James 4:8
48. "Dan, pray – because prayer is effective." James 5:16
49. After I have suffered for a little while, He will strengthen, confirm and establish me. 1 Peter 5:10
50. A new heaven and earth await me, called the 'home of righteousness'. 2 Peter 3:13
51. He forgives and cleanses me as I confess my sins to Him. 1 John 1:9
52. When Jesus reappears, I'll be made like Him. 1 John 3:2
53. God has given me eternal life! 1 John 5:11
54. I am a present possessor of eternal life, which is mine in the present tense verb "have." 1 John 5:13
Overwhelmingly Wealthy!
If you are in Christ, and He is in you, these staggering promises are all yours! You have inestimable wealth – not the silly kind like mansions and money, yachts and luxury cars – but the wealth of the presence, power, purpose, and promises of the eternal God, made known to us in Jesus, and sealed with the comforting Holy Spirit. You and I are wealthy, indeed!