2 Chron 6:17 Now, O LORD, the God of Israel, let your word that You promised Your servant David come true. (NIV)
Commentary says about this verse: “Solomon called upon God to keep the promises that He made. This is the great secret to power in prayer—to take God’s promises to heart in faith, and then boldly and reverently call upon Him to fulfill the promises.” This whole section put me in mind of gift cards—cards from certain retailers, usually, paid for by others and given as gifts. CNBC says that annually, up to $3 billion in gift cards goes unused. The money has been paid. The card has been given. And it languishes in a drawer.
2 Chron 6:17 Now, O LORD, God of Israel, fulfill this promise to Your servant David. (NLT)
God’s promises are all over the Bible. His Son paid the debt. And still we are guilty of letting the promises languish on a shelf, unclaimed, unused. I wonder if that makes God sad—to know He has given us these resources, to know we are not availing ourselves of them?
2 Chron 6:17 Please keep this promise You made to Your servant David. (CEV)
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the abundance of Your promises and the gift of Your Son. Help us to claim these promises, Lord, so that we may live more fully and abundantly in You. Draw us closer. Amen.
1 Cor 1:9 God faithfully keeps His promises…. (GWT)
Have a blessed day.
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