God’s 12 Promises Part 3: 9-12
Psalm 84:11
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor.”
Psalm 84:11
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor.”
1 Samuel 12:22
“For the sake of his great name the Lord will not reject His people, because the Lord was pleased to make you His own.”
Psalm 25:9
“He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.”
Romans 8:28
“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.”
“Hey guys, want to throw football with me this weekend?” Scotty asked Jeremy and Brad as school let out Friday.
“Sure, Scotty” Jeremy said. “We’re going to the empty field beside Brad’s house tomorrow around 1:00. Meet us there?”
Brad’s grin spread from ear to ear. Scotty returned that smile as he replied, “Great! See you then.”
Saturday dawned bright with a warm sun beaming down on the three boys. Scotty joined them tossing his own football in the air.
“What’s up, Scotty?” Brad welcomed him.
Jeremy grinned. “Think you football wanna bees can catch my throws?”
“Hey, did you hear about Trevor?” Scotty asked, ignoring Jeremy’s challenge.
Brad and Jeremy looked at him blankly, foreheads wrinkled in concern. “What happened?” Jeremy wondered.
“Painful lumps appeared under his armpits, and he was rushed to the hospital.”
“What?” Brad demanded.
Scotty looked down at his feet and muttered, “Yeah, he was in a lot of pain. The doctor said the lumps formed because his muscles were developing too fast.”
Jeremy’s eyes grew stern. He said, “Dad warned me against taking steroids, Scotty. I tried telling you this last season.”
“Yeah, you were right, Jerm. Glad you guys refused them. I was sure they would get us so strong that we’d all be selected to the team…I’m sorry for pushing them.”
They stood silently in a circle together, deep in thought.
Suddenly, Brad clapped his hand on Scotty’s shoulder. “I’m glad that you’re back as my friend, Scotty!”
Take Home Nugget
After we’re sealed for salvation, our heavenly Father won’t stand by and just allow His children to self-destruct. He will warn, plead, and woo us back to right living. But if the child stubbornly refuses to listen, God won’t force him to change. Our loving Father tolerates rebellion because He gave us free will.
Will you follow Jesus and not grieve Him who loves you so much that He allows your stubborn disobedience to play itself out—even if it hurts you?
J.D. Griffith
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