God Is Promise -Driven!

God Is Promise -Driven!

(Written by Kevin A. Hall -  10.15.2015)

God has always desired a relationship with mankind. Since the beginning of time He has kept His promise to comfort and provide for His people. Countless examples can be found throughout biblical history pointing to the ultimate promise – God’s desire to dwell with mankind.

This Promise was fulfilled on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2.

Ø  The Disciples wait for the Promise: Acts 1: 4-5, 12-14

Ø  The Promise arrives: Acts 2: 1-4

Ø  The Community of Promise is born: Acts 2: 37 – 41

In the Community of Believers, those receiving the Promise are empowered. Life is no longer the same. Believers activate the Word of God which is filled with Promises:

Ø  God Promises to supply all your needs:   Philippians 4:19, Psalm 84:18:7

Ø  Promises about Money, Finances and Employment: Psalm 34:9 – 10, Matthew 6:31 – 34, Joshua 1:8

Ø  Promises about Health:  Jeremiah 30:17

Ø  Promises about Wisdom and Guidance: James 1:5, Proverbs 3:5 – 7, Isaiah 30:31

Ø  Promises of Deliverance and Protection: Proverbs 18:10, Psalms 91: 4 – 6, Psalms 137

Ø  God Promises the Second coming and Resurrection:  John 5: 28 – 29, 1 Thessalonians 4:15 – 18

Ø  God Promises the End of Suffering and Pain: Revelations 21:4

When you become a member of God’s Community, His Spirit empowers you. You become heir to all He has (James 2:5).

How do you get into this Kingdom? How do you experience the Power of the Promise?

Jesus, ensured the first century church modeled the path for you and me.  Let’s use Paul the Apostle as our model:

• Saul was an outsider - He fought against the church (Acts 8: 1-3)
• Regardless of his history, God still welcomed him into the Community - God has a plan for you too. God met him on a normal day’s work (Acts 9: 1-6)
• God told him that he needed to do something (Acts 9:6)
• Saul spent some time considering his ways (Acts 9:9)
• Saul met with the man of God (Acts 9:17)
• The man of God prayed for him, Saul repented, he was filled with the Spirit and was baptized (Acts 9: 17- 20)

A converted Saul became a part of the community of believers, receiving the benefit of the presence of the Holy Spirit. Soon he becomes involved in kingdom work and living. His life was never the same. He became the Great Apostle Paul. How about you? God promises an adventure-filled life to you as well.

This Promise is yours. Receive it in Jesus name!

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