Introduction: What is 2025 going to bring? Blessings or curses? Peace or trouble? Victory or defeat? Adversity or misery? Joy or sadness? Hope or hopelessness? Success or failure? Wisdom or foolishness? Understanding or confusion? Truth or deception? Faith or fear?

 

Wait a minute. Stop and consider God’s promises for the New Year:

 

1. His Peace! (John 14:27) – “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

 

This PEACE money cannot buy. We all need this kind of peace! Are you experiencing this kind of peace?

 

2. His Comfort! (2 Cor 1:3-5) – “Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort.”

 

The word “comfort” is παράκλησις, which means encouragement or exhortation. It can have the idea of consolation. God’s comfort is like a soft pillow for a weary body.

 

3. His Presence! (Heb 13:5) – “…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

 

You talk about not being alone! Jesus has promised to always be with His people. That should help bring security to His people. Do you recognize His presence in your life?

 

4. His Promises! (Rom 4:17-21) – “…and calleth those things which be not as though they were… according to that which was spoken, so He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; and being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.”

 

What God promises, He fulfills! Abraham was a recipient of His promises! Have you? By the way, faith is the key that unlocks the door to God’s promises.

 

5. His Security! (Psa 46:1-10) – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea…”

 

When trouble comes, Jesus is there. With His power, we are strengthened through the storms of life. Anybody going through a storm? Are you needing strength to face the challenges of life? Will you call upon His name?

 

6. His Safety! (Prov 18:10) – “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”

 

Since our Lord is a strong tower, we can find refuge in Him. Do you need a place of shelter and safety? Why not run into His arms that are wide open? He is waiting.

 

7. His Forgiveness! (Heb 8:12) – “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.”

 

Whereas Satan wants to remind us of our past sins, the God of the Bible FORGETS them! Don’t you love that? Once forgiven, our sins are gone!

 

8. His Grace! (2 Cor 12:9-12) – “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”

 

His GRACE is available for the race! It is in place. Remember, grace is God doing for us what we do not deserve. Will you stop this minute and thank Him for His AMAZING GRACE?

 

9. His Pardon! (Isa 55:6-7) – “Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”

 

The word “pardon” is סָלַח, which means forgive. It also has to do with sending away. That is, because of the full payment of the precious blood of Jesus, the Judge of all the earth declares the guilty sinner no longer guilty! Bless the Lord! What a Savior!

 

10. His Power! (Phil 3:10-14) – “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.”

 

This word “power” has its roots in the word dynamite. The power of God is unlimited, unchangeable, and unmatched! There is nothing like it. Shouldn’t we be telling others about this power?

 

11. His Purpose! (Rom 8:29-30) – “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren… whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.”

 

There you have it. Follow this train of thought: Since our God knows beforehand and is in control, we can trust Him. Will you today?

 

12. His Word! (Psa 119:105) – “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”

 

Walking through a dark world calls for a bright light. The Word of God shines like a bright light to give guidance to those who seek His will. Are you searching for His will and way?

 

13. His Provisions! (Phil 4:19) – “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

 

Our needs and our wants are different. Did you notice the context of this book and chapter? It was inspired by the Holy Spirit directly to the Church of Philippi. You may be aware that they gave and partnered with Paul as he fulfilled his mission work. With that being said, God gives that irrevocable principle in regards to giving. Are your needs being met? Are you giving back what’s rightfully God’s?

 

Conclusion: God’s promises are within reach of our grasp. First, know them. Second, line up under them. Third, embrace them. Fourth, receive them. Fifth, enjoy them by sharing them with others!

 

Love y’all,

Pastor Randy Reese