Promises to Pilgrims

 This week I was thinking about how the Bible is full of rich word pictures that illustrate truth so vividly and profoundly. From a candle wick to a sheep, here are a few that came to the forefront of my mind, especially as they relate to how God relates to us, and the promises He gives us. What a wonderful Lord He is!

- MaryBeth Hall

Promises to Pilgrims

"For all the promises of God in Him [Jesus] are Yes,

and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us." 2 Corinthians 1:20

To the dimly burning candle wick:

I will not extinguish you. (Is. 42:3)

I have made you the light of the world. (Matt. 5:14)

To the weary pilgrim:

I will renew your strength. (Is. 40:31)

I will bring you to dwell in My house forever. (Ps. 23:6)

To the weak:

My grace is sufficient for you. (2 Cor. 12:9)

I will help you. (Is. 41:10)

To the rejected:

I have made you to be accepted in My beloved Son. (Eph. 1:3-6)

I am with you always. (Mt. 28:20)

To the poor:

I, your Father, know your needs. (Matt. 6:31-32)

I never forsake the righteous. (Ps. 37:25)

To the discouraged:

I always cause you to triumph in Christ. (2 Cor. 2:14)

Through I Who love you, you are more than conqueror. (Rom. 8:37) 

To all:

My word is your very bread.(Mt. 4:4)

I do not change. (Mal. 3:6)

The hands that formed  Adam from dust

Reach out to those who in Him trust;

They touch the ones who at His feet

Find gratitude and mercy meet.

The wings of the Almighty hide

Closely those who seek His side;

The refuge of His strong embrace

Is ever their abiding place.

The face of Yahweh always is

Toward redeemed sinners who are His;

He shines as sunshine on their days,

Makes even nights a time to praise.

His Word – how can we say enough -

When life is easy or it's tough,

Leaning on His Book our staff,

We journey on the pilgrim path.

From morning time to evenfall,

Winter, spring, summer, fall:

God walks with us and hears each call

This Faithful One, then, love o'er all.

Honor Him by drinking deep;

 Living Water's blessings keep

Daily helping us His sheep,

His promises gemstones we reap.

   And when the pilgrim way is o'er

We'll see the glory of our Lord;

All He is we shall adore

Before His throne forevermore.