OVERVIEW: When God promises you something, everything is in that promise.
KEY TRUTHS:
God tests the quality of our trust with His promises.
When He gives you His word, He gives you everything.
Trust the promise no matter what else is going on.
Prophecy is the end of supplication and intercession. It’s the beginning of proclamation.
Main role of a prophet:
1) When life is tough, a prophet tells you who you are in God.
2) When life is good, a prophet reminds you to not get complacent.
The baseline for all promises is: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
KEY SCRIPTURES:
Exodus 16
Psalm 91
Deuteronomy 6:10
Genesis 17:15
Romans 4:17
STORY:
Story of Graham’s brother Alan, who gives you his whole heart, a picture of how God does the same (but to the power of a million)
EXPLORE:
What promises are being tested by your life circumstances?
What aspect of trust is God training you in?
How do you want to respond now that you see your difficulty as “trust training?”
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
For more on working with your promises, you may wish to explore “Mind of a Saint” here on BTV. Episodes 14, 15 & 16 on “The Power of Spiritual Appraisal” will help you learn how to use your promises in assessing what God is doing in your life.
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KEY TRUTHS:
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KEY TRUTHS:
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KEY TRUTHS:
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