GOD’S PROMISES ARE FULFILLED IN JESUS

“For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for his glory. – 2 Corinthians 1:20.

Malachi 3:6 says, “I am the LORD, and I do not change…” Exodus 3:14 says, “…“I Am Who I Am …” Hebrews 13:8 reminds us that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” And 2 Corinthians 1:”20 says, “For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!”

All God’s promises are yes in Christ.  God doesn’t change, and His promises cannot fail.  They are “yes” because of Jesus. Every promise about the coming of Jesus was fulfilled – they were all “yes” in Him.  Because that is true, we can be confident that God’s other promises will also be fulfilled.

If we want to know how our Creator has fulfilled His promise of salvation and how He will complete our salvation, we need to look only to Christ, who has purchased our redemption by His blood. All the promises: the promises to hear your prayers, the promises to provide for every need, the promises to guide you through life, the promise to give you wisdom when you ask for it, the promises to be with you, the promise for all-sufficient grace for every situation, the promise to provide a way of escape in temptation, the promise of peace in our hearts and minds, the promise of eternal inheritance.

Psalms 119:140: “Your promises have been thoroughly tested; that is why I love them so much.” Then there is Psalm 145:13 which says, “For your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. You rule throughout all generations.The Lord always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does.”  Hebrews 10:23 says, “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” 

God’s promises require faith. We must trust in God and believe He’ll follow through on His promises. Experiencing His promises to the extent God intends for you involves trust. Philippians 4:19 says, “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.”  

No matter how many promises God has made, they are “yes” in Christ.  We can count on them. Don’t allow discouragement or setbacks in your life to make you give up on God’s promises. Even if you do not see what God is doing, he is active behind the scenes. He is there, and He will fulfill His promise.

Discussion Questions:

1. We can trust God, no matter how impossible the situation, because God always keeps His promises. Agree or disagree and why? 
2. If you completely accepted God’s promises, how would that change how you look at fear?