THE PROMISE OF A NEW YEAR
“So make every effort to apply the benefits of these promises to your life. Then your faith will produce a life of moral excellence. A life of moral excellence leads to knowing God better. Knowing God leads to self-control. Self-control leads to patient endurance, and patient endurance leads to godliness. Godliness leads to love for other Christians, and finally, you will grow to have genuine love for everyone.” 2 Peter 1:5-8 (NLT)
“God faithfully keeps His promises.” 1 Corinthians 1:9 (GW)
GOD PROMISES…
“I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matt 17:20 (NIV)
I. THINK BIG “…nothing will be impossible for you.”
“God can do anything, you know—far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us…”
Ephesians 3:20 (Msg)
“I can guarantee this truth: Those who believe in me will do the things that I am doing. They will do even greater things because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12 (GW)
“You have shown you are trustworthy in small things; I will trust you with greater…” Matthew 25:23 (NJB)
II. START SMALL “If you have faith as small as a mustard seed...”
1. Listen to God
“I listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying…” Psalm 85:8 (NLT)
“A wise person is hungry for truth, while the fool feeds on trash.” Proverbs 15:14 (NLT)
2. Tell God What You Need
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all He has done.” Philippians 4:6 (NLT)
“You do not have what you want because you do not ask God for it.” James 4:2 (GN)
“But I keep right on praying to You, Lord. For now is the time – You are bending down to hear! You are ready with a plentiful supply of love and kindness. Now answer my prayer and rescue me as You promised.” Psalm 69:13 (TLB)
3. Thank God
“Oh, what a wonderful God we have! How great are his wisdom and knowledge and riches!” Romans 11:33 (TLB)
“It is a wonderful thing to be alive!”Ecclesiastes 11:7 (TLB)
“For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ.”
2 Corinthians 1:20 (NIV)
“Let’s keep a firm grip on the promises that keep us going. God always keeps His word.” Hebrews 10:23 (Msg)
