STANDING ON THE PROMISES TODAY
"Behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof." (Joshua 23:14)
These are the parting words of Joshua, a warrior-leader who had witnessed God's faithfulness across decades—from the Exodus to the conquest of Canaan. As he stood at life's edge, he didn't reflect on personal achievements but on God's flawless track record. This declaration isn't merely ancient history; it's a living testimony to the character of our God, who is "the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations" (Deuteronomy 7:9).
The Nature of Our Faithful God
God's faithfulness is not contingent on our circumstances, feelings, or perceptions. It is His immutable nature. As the psalmist declares, "Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds" (Psalm 36:5). And again, "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?" (Numbers 23:19).
When Joshua spoke, he recalled specific promises made to Abraham (Genesis 15:13-16), Moses (Deuteronomy 1:8), and the generation at Kadesh-barnea (Deuteronomy 1:20-21). Each had been fulfilled precisely. Today, we stand on an even greater array of promises—promises of salvation, presence, provision, and eternal hope through Jesus Christ.
Our Anchor In Uncertain Times
We live in days of shifting sands—economic uncertainties, relational fractures, global unrest, and personal anxieties. Yet, like Joshua, we can look back and declare: He has not failed. Consider the promises that anchor us:
· His Presence: "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee" (Hebrews 13:5; see also Deuteronomy 31:6).
· His Peace: "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" (John 14:27).
· His Provision: "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:19).
· His Power: "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness" (Isaiah 41:10).
The apostle Paul, facing his own departure, echoed Joshua's confidence: "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day" (2 Timothy 1:12).
Living In Light of His Faithfulness
Joshua's testimony calls us to a response:
1. Remember: "I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old" (Psalm 77:11). Keep a personal record of God's faithfulness.
2. Trust: "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding" (Proverbs 3:5). His past faithfulness guarantees future fulfillment.
3. Hope: "Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast" (Hebrews 6:19). Our hope isn't wishful thinking; it's secured by His character.
4. Declare: Like Joshua, bear witness to others. "Let the redeemed of the LORD say so" (Psalm 107:2).
The Ultimate Fulfillment
Joshua saw the fulfillment of the Promised Land—a shadow of the greater rest to come. We await the complete fulfillment of all promises in Christ, when "there should be time no longer" (Revelation 10:6) and every word is consummated. Until then, we walk by faith, holding to the assurance that "all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us" (2 Corinthians 1:20).
Be encouraged today. The same God who brought Israel through the wilderness, who fulfilled every promise to Joshua, who raised Christ from the dead, is your God. His nature has not changed. His word has not expired. His faithfulness is your inheritance. As the psalmist proclaims, "Thy faithfulness is unto all generations" (Psalm 119:90).
Therefore, set your feet upon the Rock. Review His promises. Remember His past faithfulness. And face tomorrow with the unshakable confidence that not one word has failed—and not one word will. He is, forever, THE FAITHFUL GOD.
© December 12, 2025
Pastor Emmanuel Obu
The Apostle of Joy
