The Promise Keeper

The morning was just beginning to peek through the dark recesses of the night as the women began to make their way across the town. The darkness of the night seemed to linger in the hearts of the women. Three days of mourning had left them weary. Their eyes were swollen from countless tears and it seemed as if the weight of the world was resting on their shoulders.

Their Savior was gone.

The One who had brought new life into their hearts was dead. Their deliverer was defeated. Their hope had been broken on the cross three days before.

But as the dawn prepared to break through the night’s shadows, the women saw something they did not expect.

The stone was gone from the tomb and so was Jesus.

In disbelief and fear, they stared at the angel standing where they expected the body of their Lord to be. And that’s when they heard him say the words that would change the world forever.

“Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said“(Matthew 28:6, ESV).

As the first rays of the sun ripped away the dark, the women realized a truth that would restore their hope.

Jesus had kept his promise.

And this is what I want you to grasp on to today. Jesus always keeps his promises. It’s a simple thought, almost child-like really. But it is a truth that can turn our fear to faith, our doubt to hope, and our mourning to praise.

It’s a truth that enables us to believe that what He has said will come to pass.

When He says He will be with you always, you can trust that He is walking with you when no one else is. When he says “he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9), you can believe that the only one who views you through the mistakes of your past is yourself. In his eyes, you’re cleansed. When he promises to meet all your needs, you can rest assured that your Jehovah Jireh sees you and will provide.

You see, there is something about our God that sets him apart. He is not only willing to keep his promises, but he is able. Our omnipotent Creator is more than able to fulfill the Word he has spoken. His power is not limited and he does not grow weary, but he is more than enough to meet your needs.

So, if you are holding onto to his promises, do not let go because not even death could stop our King of Kings from rising.

Our Promise Keeper never fails.