God always keeps His promises. II Corinthians 1:19-20, TLB. “[Jesus Christ] isn’t one to say �yes’ when he means �no.’ He always does exactly what He says. He carries out and fulfills all of God’s promises, no matter how many of them there are; and we have told everyone how faithful He is, giving glory to His name.” None of God’s promises ever fail. Joshua 23:14, NIV. “You know with all your heart and soul that not one of all the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed.” God expects us to keep our promises. Numbers 30:1-2, NIV. “This is what the Lord commands; When a man makes a vow to the Lord or takes an oath to obligate himself by a pledge, he must not break his word but must do everything he said LET’S TAKE A BRIEF LOOK AT SOME OF GOD’S PROMISES Isaiah 41:10 — God promises to be with you, strengthen you, and uphold you. Deuteronomy 31:8 — God promises never to leave or forsake you. Psalm 32:8 — God promises to instruct and teach you in the way you should go. Psalm 37:23–24 — God promises to steady your steps and uphold you when you stumble. Numbers 23:19 — God does not lie; He fulfills every promise He makes. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 — God is faithful and will accomplish what He calls you to.
Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. This verse teaches that when you acknowledge God in every part of your life, He responds by directing, straightening, and guiding your path. It is a call to relational dependence, daily submission, and trust that God actively leads those who look to Him. “In all your ways acknowledge Him” means Seeking His wisdom through Scripture and prayer, considering His will before acting, living with awareness that God is present and sovereign, submitting your plans, desires, and motives to Him. God guides those who walk with Him. DO YOU ACKNOWLEDGE GOD, DO YOU WALK WITH GOD? “He will make your paths straight” means God removes obstacles, aligns your steps with His will, and leads you in the right direction. This does not mean a life without hardship, but a life where God guides you through hardship. A “straight path” in Hebrew wisdom literature means: A life aligned with God’s wisdom, moral clarity, direction instead of confusion, and God’s active involvement in shaping your journey. SUMMARY: When you Pray before decisions, Seek God’s wisdom in Scripture, Submit your desires to His will, honor Him in your conduct, and refuse to rely only on your own understanding God responds by giving clarity, opening the right doors, closing the wrong ones, guiding you step by step, and keeping you from destructive paths.
WE MUST ACKNOWLEDGE GOD. IT’S IN OUR BEST INTEREST TO ACKNOWLEDGE GOD. ARE YOU WILLING TO ACKNOWLEDGE GOD?
Deuteronomy 6:6–7 Take to heart these words that I give you today. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you’re at home or away, when you lie down or get up. The passage teaches that God’s Word must be internalized personally (“take to heart”) and then passed on intentionally (“repeat them to your children”). It should shape everyday life—at home, on the road, morning, and night. In other words, Scripture isn’t a once‑a‑week activity; it’s a lifestyle. God’s commands aren’t meant to sit on a page. They must be believed deeply, remembered continually, loved sincerely, and lived out consistently. Before you can teach anyone else, the Word must first live in you. God’s Word must be in your heart, in your mouth, and in your home. It’s not just taught—it’s lived. Not just memorized—it’s modeled. Not just heard—it’s handed down. When Scripture fills your heart, it naturally flows into your conversations, your decisions, your parenting, and your daily routines. A home shaped by God’s Word becomes a place where faith is caught as much as it is taught.
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When God guides your steps, you don’t have to live by trial and error. He leads you into the right relationships, the right opportunities, and the right timing. You avoid unnecessary detours, delays, and heartbreak. Psalm 32:8 — God promises to instruct and teach you in the way you should go. Isaiah 30:21 — God’s voice says, “This is the way; walk in it,” when you turn right or left. God doesn’t just guide — He guards. He keeps you from traps you can’t see. He blocks paths that would harm you and He exposes hidden dangers. Psalm 32:8 (KJV) “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” Revelation 3:7–8 (KJV) “…he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth… behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.” When you allow God to guide your footsteps no one can block what God has prepared for you. When you allow God to guide your footsteps you gain direction, protection, peace, open doors, wisdom, correction, and strength. God Directs the Steps of Those Who Trust Him Proverbs 3:5–6 — Trusting God with all your heart and submitting your ways to Him leads to straight paths. Psalm 37:23–24 — God makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him and upholds them even when they stumble. Proverbs 16:9 — We plan our way, but the Lord establishes our steps. Letting God guide your footsteps begins with surrender—trusting His wisdom over your own.
Scripture draws a clear distinction between moderate drinking and drunkenness, making the latter explicitly sinful. Drunkenness itself is condemned as leading to “wild living,” (Eph 5:18) and those who engage in drunkenness will not inherit God’s kingdom. (Gal 5:19–21) The line between acceptable consumption and sin crosses at the point of intoxication. Wine was not to be used excessively, and one was not to become drunk with the fruit of the vine. Both Old and New Testaments uniformly criticize drunkenness as moral failure. The consequences extend beyond the individual—drunkenness leads to destabilization and impaired judgment, which is why kings are specifically warned against drinking wine or craving liquor, lest they forget their decrees and pervert justice for the oppressed. (Prov 31:4–7) The biblical perspective permits moderate consumption while condemning excess. The biblical norm is temperance—self-control and moderation in all behavior, not total abstinence from alcoholic beverages. However, strong Christians should be considerate of weaker believers, and if indulgence causes another to stumble spiritually, it is better to abstain. Additionally, certain individuals—Nazirites and ministering priests—were required to abstain entirely from alcoholic beverages. The Bible illustrates drunkenness’s destructive power through vivid imagery: those who drink excessively experience consequences that “bite like a snake,” leading to strange visions and embarrassing speech. (Prov 23:29–35) Sin emerges when consumption crosses from enjoyment into loss of self-control—when the drinker can no longer think clearly or act responsibly.
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Genesis 12:2 “And I will bless thee… and thou shalt be a blessing.” God blesses us so we can bless others. Proverbs 11:25 “The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.” Those who refresh others are refreshed by God. Proverbs 22:9 “He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.” Generosity makes you a blessing. Acts 20:35 “…It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Jesus teaches that giving is the greater blessing. Luke 6:38 “Give, and it shall be given unto you…” Blessing flows through you and back to you.
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God blesses with His favor those who walk closely with Him — the humble, the righteous, the faithful, the obedient, and those who seek Him. Who God Blesses With His Favor — Psalm 5:12 (GW) “You bless righteous people, O Lord. Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor.” God’s favor is a protective shield around those who live in alignment with Him. James 4:6 (GW) “God opposes the arrogant but is kind to the humble.” Humility attracts God’s kindness, grace, and favor. Lamentations 3:25 (GW) “The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to anyone who seeks him.” God shows special goodness and favor to those who pursue Him. Deuteronomy 28:1–2 (GW) “If you will faithfully obey the Lord your God… all these blessings will come to you and stay close to you.” Obedience positions you under the flow of God’s favor. Psalm 31:23 (GW) “The Lord protects the faithful.” God’s favor rests on those who remain loyal to Him. Jeremiah 17:7 (GW) “Blessed is the person who trusts the Lord. The Lord will be his confidence.” Trust opens the door to God’s blessing and favor. Proverbs 11:20 (GW) “Those who are devious are disgusting to the Lord, but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent.” God favors those who walk with integrity. Favor is not random — it flows toward hearts aligned with Him.
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1 Corinthians 9:24 Don’t you realize that everyone who runs in a race runs to win, but only one runner gets the prize? Run like them, so that you can win. DON’T JUST LIVE YOUR LIFE, LIVE TO WIN IN EVERY AREA OF YOUR LIFE. Philippians 3:13–14 Brothers and sisters, I can’t consider myself a winner yet. This is what I do: I don’t look back, I lengthen my stride, and I run straight toward the goal to win the prize that God’s heavenly call offers in Christ Jesus. STOP LOOKING BACK AND START LOOKING FORWARD TO ACHIEVE THE PRIZE THAT GOD HAS FOR US. Colossians 1:29 I work hard and struggle to do this while his mighty power works in me.
Romans 8:31 What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? Romans 8:31 is Paul’s declaration that God’s commitment to His people makes every opposing force ultimately powerless. The verse is a rhetorical question meant to anchor believers in unshakeable confidence: If the Almighty God is for you, then no enemy—human, spiritual, or circumstantial—can ultimately prevail. When Paul asks, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” he is not suggesting a possibility—he is stating a settled reality. God is for His people. He is actively working for their good, defending them, providing for them, and interceding for them. LET US PRAISE OUR GOD, LET US GIVE THANKS TO OUR GOD. I HOPE YOU ENJOYED AND RECEIVED THIS QUICK REFRESHER. Everlastingsalvationchurchofgod.com Youtube.com/@andrahigginbotham8096 PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
