Precious Bible Promises

He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.

Romans 4:20-21

On January 19, 1750, Isaac Watts, the brilliant London pastor who is today remembered as “The Father of the English Hymn,” sat down and wrote the foreword to a new edition of Samuel Clarke’s book Precious Bible Promises. In describing biblical promises, Watts called them “the constant food of a living Christian, as well as his highest cordials [medicines] in a fainting hour.”

He wrote, “In such a world as this, where duties perpetually demand our practice, and difficulties and trials are ever surrounding us, what can we do better than to treasure up the promises in our hearts? Here are the true riches of a Christian, and his highest hopes on this side of heaven.”

If depression, discouragement, or disappointment is settling down on you like a cold fog, warm up to the sunbeams of a promise of Scripture. Search through the Bible until you find the very promise God has for you today. Be like Abraham, who did not waver at the promise but was strengthened in faith, fully persuaded that God had the power to do as He had promised.

Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!

FATHER OF DEMON-POSSESSED BOY IN Mark 9^a