29
Dec '25
New Year Promises
29
Dec '25
Introduction: We are embarking on another New Year. What will it be like? Where will it take us? What is in store? Only Jesus knows the future. But He has given us some great promises that will carry us into the New Year with assurance.
Keep reading to be reminded of a few of them.
1. Staying Promises (Hebrews 13:5) – “…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
What a promise! That should bring security to every Christian. How about you?
2. Keeping Promises (Jude 1:24–25) – “Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.”
Let’s face it—we cannot keep ourselves, but our God can. Will you trust Him to keep you?
3. Eternal Life Promises (Titus 1:2) – “In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began.”
That should give great assurance to believers. Do you have assurance of eternal life in Jesus Christ?
4. Provision Promises (Philippians 4:19) – “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
In context, the church had met Paul’s needs along with others, thus fulfilling God’s purpose—then this promise becomes applicable. Will you trust Jesus to provide?
5. Strength Promises (Deuteronomy 33:25) – “…and as thy days, so shall thy strength be.”
I love this verse. Even though it was a word from Moses to the younger generation, God still gives His people strength for the journey. Are you finding that to be true?
6. Overcoming Fear with Promises (Isaiah 41:10) – “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.”
Faith is the opposite of fear. Remember—if we feed our faith and fight our fear, faith will win. What are you feeding?
7. Grace for the Race Promises (2 Corinthians 12:9–10) – “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness…”
Our weakness becomes God’s strength! He strengthens the inner man while the outer man is weakening. His grace is truly amazing!
Conclusion: As we enter the New Year 2026, the good news is that we have some glorious promises. Our hearts can fully trust in the Word of God. Beyond that, the Holy Spirit is our teacher, guider, comforter, sealer, baptizer, indweller, and filler. With so many precious promises from our risen Lord and soon-coming King, 2026 could be the year He returns.
Keep looking up!
Love y’all,
Dr. Randy Reese