GOD KEEPS HIS PROMISES

Do you know what the word “promise” means? The dictionary defines this word as follows: “A declaration assuring that one will or will not do something; a vow.” How many times have we read a promise in the Word of God? How many times have we believed the promise that we read? Whenever I read a promise that God has given in his Word, I am encouraged, because I know God’s word can be trusted. God WILL do what he says he will do –

period!

As I was reading Isaiah, I came across several wonderful promises and I would like to share them with you. In Isaiah 40:28-31 we find seven promises given especially to us!!! Let me share them with you.

Isaiah 40:28-31

“Do you now know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasing God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.”

(promise one) – “He will not grow tired or weary and his understanding no one can fanthom.”

(God NEVER gets tired of caring for us or weary in watching over us).

(promise two) – “He gives strength to the weary…” (when we feel weak, and have no more energy to press on, God gives us renewed strength - MANY times during the course of our day - whenever we need it).

(promise three) – “..and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall;” (When I sense I am about to fall; when I have nothing more to give; when I feel like my world is crashing in around me – God gives me the power I need, in my weakness, to persevere.”

(promise four) – “but those who

hope (trust) in the Lord will renew their strength.” (hoping in the Lord is expecting his promise of strength will help us rise above our difficulty).

(promise five) – “They will soar on wings like eagles;” (soar means ‘to fly upward or rise high into the air; climb swiftly or powerfully’. As I trust in Jesus, letting his strength be my strength, allowing Him to lift me up, I can climb any mountain I am asked to climb because I don’t climb alone – Jesus takes me to new heights and his strength sustains me.)

(promise six) – “they will run and not grow weary,” (How wonderful to be able to run this race called life, and run it in such a way that we do not grow weary. Living for Jesus should be fun and exciting; not tiring and draining. If our run is not fun, we need to renew our hope in the Lord.)

(promise seven) – “they will walk and not be faint.” (Even the strongest people get tired at times, but God’s strength will never diminish. He is there to give us that renewed energy, to give us a word of encouragement, to fill our hearts with joy and peace and to strengthen our trust in the powerful name of Jesus, through whom we can do all things.)

Feeling a little battle tired or battle weary today? Claim these promises from Isaiah and face your week triumphantly through the power and strength of Jesus.

CHICKEN TETRAZINI

¼ cup margarine

¼ cup flour

½ tsp flour

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

1 cup chicken broth

7 oz. package of cooked spaghetti

2 cup cooked chicken breast (cut-up) or use canned chicken breast

1 4-oz. can sliced mushrooms (drained)

½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)

1 cup whipping cream

Heat oven to 350. Melt margarine. Blend in flour and seasonings. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth. Stir in broth and whipping cream. Continue stirring until it boils. Pour this mixture over the cooked spaghetti, chicken and mushrooms. Stir well. Pour into a 2 qt. casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese. (you can also add some Mozzarella cheese if you desire). Bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly.