Standing on His Promises

1 John 2:24–25 (ESV) – “Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. And this is the promise that he made to us—eternal life.”

Standing on His promises anchors us in truth as we begin each day.

Hold On to the Truth

The Apostle John penned 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John when he was around 80 years old—proof that wisdom often ripens with age. (Let’s hear it for octogenarians!) After walking with Jesus and witnessing His ministry, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension, John offered us his heartfelt, Spirit-filled encouragement.

John knew well the enemy’s oldest tactic—planting seeds of doubt. Just as the serpent whispered to Eve, the enemy still tempts believers today: “Did God really say that?” But John, as a faithful witness, urges us to let the truth we heard at first, standing on His promises, remain in us. That truth isn’t just information—it’s the living Word, Jesus Himself.

“If what you heard… abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father.” That’s not only a promise—it’s a relationship.

God is faithful. Jesus keeps His promises. And the promise we’re reminded of here is glorious: eternal life. Not temporary comfort, not fleeting success but eternal life in the presence of the living God.

Start with a Song

This morning, don’t just sip your coffee—sing! Whether it’s “Standing on the Promises” or “Jesus Saves,” start your day in praise, rooted in His unshakable truth.

As Proverbs 23:7 reminds us, “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” Let your thoughts reflect His promises today, remembering the importance of standing on them!

Let Us Pray

Lord, help us to remember the truth we first heard. Let it dwell richly in our hearts. Strengthen us to stand firmly on Your promises and walk in Your truth every day. Amen.

Let Us Worship In Song

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