1. God promised that His love will never fail (1 Chronicles 16:34). He is faithful in every way.
2. God promised that if we search for Him we will find Him (Deuteronomy 4:29). He is not playing hard-to-get.
   “Our God is near us whenever we pray to him” (Deuteronomy 4:7).
3. God promised protection for His children (Psalm 121). He was the vigilant watchman over all Israel.
4. God promised that His love will never fail (1 Chronicles 16:34). He is faithful in every way.
5. God promised blessing for all who will delight themselves in His Word (Psalm 1:1–3). Simple faith has its rewards.

New Testament Promises

1. God promised that all things will work out for good for His children (Romans 8:28). This is the broader picture that keeps us from being dismayed by present circumstances.
2. God promised comfort in our trials (2 Corinthians 1:3–4). He has a plan, and one day we will be able to share the comfort we receive.
3. God promised new life in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). Salvation is the beginning of a brand-new existence.
4. God promised every spiritual blessing in Christ (Ephesians 1:3). Whereas, in the Old Testament, Israel had the promise of physical blessing, the church today has been promised spiritual blessings “in the heavenly realms.”
   Our inheritance is reserved for us (1 Peter 1:4).
5. God promised to finish the work He started in us (Philippians 1:6). God does nothing in half measures. He started the work in us, and He will be sure to complete it.
6. God promised peace when we pray (Philippians 4:6–7). His peace is protection. It will “guard your hearts and your minds in Christ.”
7. God promised to supply our needs (Matthew 6:33; Philippians 4:19). Not that we get everything we want,
   but our needs will be taken care of. We are more valuable than the birds, and our Heavenly Father feeds them (Matthew 6:26).
8. Jesus promised rest (Matthew 11:28–30). Burdens are lifted at Calvary.
9. Jesus promised abundant life to those who follow Him (John 10:10). Following Jesus brings us more spiritual fulfillment than we could have anticipated. We leave boring behind.
10. Jesus promised eternal life to those who trust Him (John 4:14). The Good Shepherd also promised to hold us securely: “No one will snatch them out of my hand” (John 10:28).
11. Jesus promised His disciples power from on high (Acts 1:8). In this power, they “turned the world upside down” (Acts 17:6, ESV).
12. Jesus promised that He will return for us (John 14:2–3). From then on, we will be with Him always.