God's Promises

Then Jacob prayed, “O God of my grandfather Abraham, and God of my father, Isaac—O LORD, you told me, ‘Return to your own land and to your relatives.’ And you promised me, ‘I will treat you kindly.’ I am not worthy of all the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown to me, your servant. When I left home and crossed the Jordan River, I owned nothing except a walking stick. Now my household fills two large camps!  O LORD, please rescue me from the hand of my brother, Esau. I am afraid that he is coming to attack me, along with my wives and children. But you promised me, ‘I will surely treat you kindly, and I will multiply your descendants until they become as numerous as the sands along the seashore—too many to count.’” [Genesis 32.9-12]

Twice in this prayer, Jacob reminded God of what He had promised Jacob. "I will treat you kindly," is a broad-range promise. Jacob interpreted it, in this instance, that Esau would not kill him.

God has given many such promises in the Bible - far too many to try to list here! I believe we should be more prayerful with these promises - take them to God when facing troubles - reminding God of what He has said and what we believe that means to us (like not getting killed!).

Father, forgive me for not reminding You of what You have said! Forgive me for being ignorant of Your Word and Your Promises!