His Oath and His Character

Heb. 6:18

So that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us.

 

What an encouragement! To make the writer's point clear, he gives the example of Abraham who received a promise from God. He waited 25 years for the birth of his son Isaac, and during that time, he did not give up hope. His patience allowed him to obtain the promise. Sadly, for many people, patiently waiting seems impossible, and they give up. But for the few they know that with God nothing is impossible, and that when God gives a promise, it will come to pass  no matter how hard or impossible. God can and will keep His promise. 

 

The writer goes on to say that when people swear an oath, they swear by something greater than themselves. In a court of law, they swear on the Bible even though many of the people who do this do not believe in God at all. Interesting... But God can't swear on something greater because He is the epitome of greatness. Yet, God wanted to show His children that His promises were true so He guaranteed it with an oath so that by two unchangeable things, His oath and His character, man might trust implicitly in His promises. God can not lie. What He says will come to pass! Who He is, the sure and steadfast anchor of my soul, gives me hope. I can trust that Jesus will come back. He will take me with Him to heaven. I can trust Him and claim all the promises in His Word. What a joy!

 

Father,

Even when life gets hard and difficult to understand, give me strength to believe in Your promises unwaveringly. Grant me the faith that I need.

In His name,

Amen