The proof is in the promise

Today: 2 Chronicles 6-8

Here's one thing I've learned while reading through the Bible for this blog project: There are definitely common threads throughout. One that never gets old? The idea that God keeps His promises. Take a look at a few portions of Solomon's prayer from today's chapters:

....And now you see the promise completed.

God has done what he said he would do...

God, O God of Israel,

there is no God like you

in the skies above or on the earth below,

who unswervingly

keeps covenant with his servants

and unfailingly

loves them

while they sincerely live in obedience

to your way.

You kept your word to David my father, your promise.

You did exactly what you promised—every detail.

The proof is before us today!

Trust is a big hang-up for people. Many are jaded because of lives marked by unkept promises--from parents, friends, exes, employers, you name it! I've often heard comments like, "I'll believe it when I see it" or "The proof is in the pudding." There's sometimes an element of truth to these statements. But when it comes to God, I've noticed throughout the Bible that He's proved His truth worthiness over and over and over and over and over again. With God, the proof is in the promise--you and I can count on that.

Tomorrow: 2 Chronicles 9-12