God’s Promise Is EVERLASTING! - Hold On To It
“This is the covenant he made with Abraham and the oath he swore to Isaac. He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, and to the people of Israel as a never-ending covenant: “I will give you the land of Canaan as your special possession.””
— Psalms 105:9-11
When God said He would give this nation to His people (Genesis 15:18-21), it set in motion a covenant that remains unbroken. This is why there is still conflict over that land today—because what God promises is established forever. His promises do not imply the absence of enemies.
The blessings of God still stand.
However, inheriting or keeping the blessings may come with struggles. The moment the enemy becomes aware of God’s blessing in your life, he will attempt to steal, kill, and destroy it (John 10:10). What we’ve learned from reading the Old Testament is that maintaining God’s blessings requires a consistent walk with Him—not because God takes back His blessings, but because the enemy is relentless in his attacks.
The blessings of God still stand.
Read : Genesis 3 and Luke 4
This walk with God requires worship, praise, obedience, and submission (Psalm 95:6-7, Deuteronomy 28:1-2). The enemy may leave you for a season, but as we see with Jesus during His temptation, he often comes back (Luke 4:13). Jesus defeated the enemy by declaring the truth of God’s Word, reminding him of his powerlessness (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10). Similarly, we must constantly resist the enemy and remind him of his defeat through the finished work of Christ (James 4:7-10 Colossians 2:15).
The blessings of God still stand.
The blessing of Abraham is a profound example for the world to understand the nature of God’s promises. God told Abraham: “I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing” (Genesis 12:2-3). This was not just a personal promise; it was a covenant that revealed God's faithfulness to generations (Genesis 17:7). Yet, the blessing also brought opposition and conflict. Evil does not know what to do until the promises of God have been revealed and verified (Exodus 14:4-8).
The blessings of God still stand.
THE GOLDEN BALL IS THE BLESSING…
HOLD ON TO THE GOLDEN BALL!
Key Scriptures to Reflect On:
Genesis 12:2-3 – "I will bless you... and you shall be a blessing."
Deuteronomy 28:1-2 – "If you fully obey... all these blessings will come on you."
Luke 4:13 – "When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time."
John 10:10 – "The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy..."
James 4:7 – "Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
Reflection Questions:
How does recognizing the enemy's schemes help you stay rooted in God’s promises?
In what ways can you remind yourself daily of God’s faithfulness, especially during challenges?
What spiritual disciplines (e.g., worship, obedience) do you need to strengthen to maintain the blessings in your life?
How can you prioritize submission to God in areas where you face the most resistance?
Affirmation Scripture:
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” – Psalm 32:8 (NIV)
