Promises Kept

 

Daily Gratitude Year 10-Day 352: Today, I am grateful for promises kept.

“Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people. He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David, just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago." -Luke 1:68-70

We have a God who keeps His promises. He does it on His clock. He continues to move. He continues to long for lost souls to return to relationship with Him. 

He kept his promises to Abraham, to Moses, to David, to Mary and Joseph, and He keeps them to those who continue to answer the door when he knocks on our hearts. This season, celebrate promises kept. 

Our tree is full of memories. Some reflect promises kept, and some are pure fun. They all represent our story. I don't know if I have a true favorite. Each one is hung for a reason. One is a picture of Walker from the year Donna Roth was his  teacher. Crayons make a picture frame. I smile remembering.

The one from Chase and Emma's wedding is our family including a new great-niece that God preserved and protected so Craig and Monica could be her Dad and Mom. I remember feeling confident about God keeping his promises when we included her in the picture. It took some time (His time), but God keeps his promises. 

Elizabeth and Zachariah were shocked by a late in life pregnancy, but they rejoiced in the gift. He spoke a prophecy over his son who would prepare the way for Jesus.  

Promises kept are a beautiful thing. One of my favorite things to see is elderly married couples holding hands or simply enjoying the peace of sitting with their favorite person. The gift of many years is not granted to all. When it is, it is beautiful. 

 Today, I am grateful for promises kept.