Sæktu forritiðCounting Stars In An Empty Sky By Michael YoussefSýnishorn
Day Two
Three Thousand Promises
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 8–12
God calls us to count the stars of his promises just as Abraham did—whether the sky is ablaze with starry wonder or a deep, silent black. In fact, God has made more than three thousand promises to us in the Bible—promises of:
Abundant life
Answers to our questions
Assurance for our doubts
Blessings for our lives and our families
Comfort in our sorrows
Compassion for our sufferings
Confidence for our challenges
Courage for dangerous times
Defense from our enemies
Deliverance from temptation
Direction for the journey
Encouragement for our weariness
Everlasting life
Faith for the future
Forgiveness for the past
Freedom from worry and anxiety
Friendship with God
Grace for each day
Guidance for our plans
Healing for our diseases
Help in times of trouble
Hope in times of despair
Inheritance that will never fade
Joy in times of sorrow
Justice when we have been wronged
Love that never fails
Mercy that never runs out
Peace that passes understanding
Pleasures everlasting
Power for any problem
Presence of God
Protection from perils
Provision for our needs
Refuge in times of trouble
Renewal of fading strength
Rescue when we call for help
Rest and restoration for our souls
Rewards for obedient service
Salvation by grace through faith
Satisfaction that is soul deep
Shelter in the time of storm
Success for the plans He gives us
Victory over obstacles and opposition
Vindication before accusers
Wisdom when we call upon Him
These are just a few of the promises God has given us in His Word. These are the stars God has given us to count.
God told Abraham to count the stars even when he could see no stars. And God tells you and me to count the stars of His promises—even when the night is starless.
What are the stars God is telling you to count today? What promises is He asking you to remember? You may not be able to see those stars in the darkness of your circumstances, but like Abraham, you can count them with eyes of faith.
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About this Plan
Have you ever wondered, Has God abandoned me? Will He keep His promises? Four thousand years ago, Abraham wondered the same thing. Yet his faith was not in vain, and neither is yours. In this week’s devotional, we’ll be exploring what it means to have faith in God’s promises when circumstances tell us to give up. Because God always keeps his promises.
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