Living Sure and Confident in God’s Promises

When you’re living sure and confident in God’s promises, faith replaces fear, and you can trust Him to do the impossible.

“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation.”—Hebrews 11:1–2

What exactly is faith? The Bible tells us that it means being assured about “things hoped for” and convinced about what we do not see.

This level of faith can seem impractical. But in Hebrews 11 we are reminded of real men and women who proved that through faith, walls can fall down, kingdoms can be conquered, lions’ mouths can be shut, foreign armies can be put to flight, and so much more!

Then we must realize that we’re no different than these biblical heroes. We, too, can do amazing things … through faith!

How would we act if we really believed that God’s promises are true? Would we be filled with doubt and worry? Feeling weak and helpless? Afraid or timid?

No! We would be confident, positive, and filled with supernatural peace and joy.

God’s promises are true. He wants our lives to be filled with faith instead of fear. He wants us to be confident in Him, recognizing that He can do anything. He wants us to believe that He can solve every problem and meet every need. Nothing is impossible for Him!

As you think about the problems you face, don’t confess your weaknesses or focus on what you do not have, but commit these problems to God. Think about His abundance. In faith, ask Him to reveal His solutions. Expect Him to keep His promises and provide the answers you need.

Reflection Question: How can you show confidence in God’s promises today?