The Purpose of The Promise

God has spoken promises over our lives, and each promise has a specific purpose. It is so important that we do not get wrapped up in the promise itself; but to get excited about the purpose of the promise being fulfilled; and being counted worthy to carry the purpose to completion.

It is essential to remember:

• The source of the promise
• The purpose of the promise
• To keep our promise

The reason why these three things are so important is so we don’t get off track in our thinking. Because the first thing the enemy will try to do is to make us feel that we did it on our own. This is when spirit of pride comes in to steal what God has given to us; because we did not give God the glory for what He has done. So, do not be tricked by the schemes of the enemy to rob you of your blessing; and always be prepared to give out of the abundance that God has spoken over your life through His word.

When the promise manifest, and it will, REMEMBER, to be a blessing out of your plenty to those that are in need, because that is the purpose for the manifestation of the promise.

• What are some of the promises that God has spoken over your life?
• What promises do you BELIEVE He will fulfill, in and through you?
• What is the purpose of the promises spoken over your life?
• When the promise(s) manifest; will you fulfill the purpose of it?

Knowing the answer to the above questions will help us to stay on track with God; so that He will continue to trust us with fulfilling the purposes that He has placed in our hearts.

Definition(s):

Purpose: something set up as an object or end to be attained, intention, resolution, determination.

Promise: to send forth, a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified. A legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect or to claim the performance or forbearance of a specified act; reason to expect something; ground for expectation of success, improvement, or excellence. To pledge to do, bring about, or provide; to suggest beforehand, to give ground for expectation.

Remember: to be mindful, to think of again, to keep in mind for attention or consideration, to retain in memory, record, commemorate, to have a recollection or (remembrance). The period of which ones’ memory extends; the act of recalling to mind.

Reflection:
Remember to give God the glory in everything, because if He trusts us enough to bless us with abundance; it is our responsibility to be good stewards over what He has given to us to fulfill a specific purpose.

If you are not sure of the purpose of the promises that have been made in your life, seek God, and He will give you the answer.

Scripture References:
2 Corinthians 8:10-11, Deuteronomy 8:18

Definition References:
Webster's Dictionary, 2009

Higgins, S. (2009). The Purpose of the Promise. Devotions for Thought. Higgins Publishing from http://devotionsforthought.blogspot.com.