The freedom in truth

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (John 8:32 NKJV)

It’s the truth you know

I have heard many people, over the years, repeat the old saying, “What you don’t know won’t hurt you”. But, that’s not true, when it comes to knowing the promises found in the Word of God! In order for them to work for you and to enable them to help you in your times of need, you must know them! If you don’t know them, you cannot apply them! There are thousands of them throughout the Bible. Look what the Bible has to say about them. 

"Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature" (2 Peter 1:4 KJV)

“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” 1 Cor. 2:20 NKJV)

How many promises do you know and apply to your life? Most Christians can’t think of three! That’s sad! They’re missing out on the many blessings that God has provided for them. 

The following are just seven promises that you should know and apply

1.    God has promised to supply your every need

"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus".  (Phil. 4:19). Read also Matt. 6:33.

2.    God has promised that His grace is sufficient for you

“And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (2 Cor.12:9). Read also Eph. 2:8 and Rom. 5:2.  

3.    God has promised that His children will not be overtaken with temptation

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted,[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” (I Cor. 10:13). Also read Jude 1:24 

4.    God has promised us victory 

"but thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ" (I Cor. 15:57). 

5.    God has promised that all things work together for good of those who love Him 

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (Rom. 8:28 NIV)

6.    God has promised that those who trust in Jesus will be saved

“If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Rom. 10:9 NIV) Read Mark 16:16 and Acts 2:38).

7.    God has promised His people eternal life 

“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.  I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.”  (John 10:27,28).