DATE POSTED
Thursday, July 3, 2025, and I was blessed to be at Westgate Vacation Villas, Orlando, FL when God inspired me to prepare this devotional. My Footnote will tell you how to find and read any and all episodes that I have shared over the years.

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
Read Jeremiah 33:23-26 in your Bible or click on it to read it online in the Good News Translation (GNT).

APPLICATION – as inspired by the Holy Spirit
I hope you’ve taken a moment to read the verses referenced above, as they’ll help you better grasp the context of this devotional.

When it seems like the bottom has fallen out, and all hope is lost, regarding the things that When life feels like it’s falling apart and the things that once gave you hope seem lost, it’s natural to question if they were ever real. For instance, you might believe you have the perfect child, until they make a mistake. Society turns against them, and people look down on you. You may feel blessed with good health until you find yourself in the hospital struggling to breathe and wondering if you’ll make it. You could praise your church and its pastor, only to feel disheartened when the pastor moves on and you fear the church will crumble. These experiences and others can lead to doubts and make you question the hope you believed was within reach. In today’s Scripture reading, we see the unsaved people of Israel and Judah drawing similar negative conclusions after witnessing their nation being handed over to Babylon for discipline and correction.

Yet, Bible scholars remind us there are over 5,000 promises in the Bible. It can be tough to look beyond our struggles and recognize the promises God given for our encouragement and hope. For those with weak faith or no faith at all, it’s easy to dismiss these promises as fantasies destined to remain unfulfilled, just as they might have predicted from the beginning. So, the question we must consider in today’s devotional is: Can we trust God’s Word? To address our doubts, we should let God’s Word speak for itself. Reflect on these promises:

1. God promised to choose one of David’s descendants to rule over the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, a prophecy fulfilled through the miraculous birth, life, and kingship of Jesus Christ (vs 26).
2. He also vowed to show mercy to His people and make them prosperous again, a promise seen fulfilled in Ezra 1.
3. In Mark 5, a desperate community leader, likely once skeptical of Jesus’ power, turned to Him when his daughter was gravely ill. Witnessing Jesus’ miraculous ability, he sought help as a last resort. Much like God’s promise to restore and prosper His chosen people, Jesus restored the child’s life, making her whole and successful again.

We all know where we stand in response to today’s lesson. Some may feel bitter towards God for not answering their prayers in the way they wanted, while others may feel at peace, reassured by the truth of God’s promises and trusting Him completely to fulfill them. Take a moment to help, encourage, or pray for those who feel abandoned by God or struggle to accept His eternal promises. In verse 20, God assures us that He is as committed to fulfilling His promises as He is to upholding the separation of night and day. Our God cannot lie, so trust Him with all your heart and avoid relying on your own understanding. His promises are true, and His will is perfect in every way. Believe in Him for salvation and trust Him in every aspect of life!

PRAYER
Thank You, Jesus, for the countless promises recorded in Your Word and the many more You have reassured us personally with. Once again, I reflect on the thought, ‘Who am I that a King would die, live for me, and make promises for my encouragement and hope?’ Oh Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder; consider all… How great Thou art! Praise You Father God that You didn’t settle for the doubt spread by the Israelites who questioned Your discipline, but instead, You reaffirmed Your promise to restore Your people and lead them to success. Often, when things don’t go as we wish, we feel forgotten, Lord, so I thank You for this encouragement today. Help us stay faithful to Your Word and constantly remember Your promises for us. May You always be Lord over all, even in our darkest moments. Praise to our ever-living, ever-loving God—we have hope! AMEN!

FOOTNOTE
If you have been challenged to make a decision today after reading this devotional, please take advantage of the information provided on my page ‘To Know Jesus’. Alternatively, consider speaking with a local Bible Teaching Pastor, or contact me at NuggetsFromGodsWord@outlook.com. I pray that one of God’s servants will pray with you and offer help and encouragement as you begin, or continue, your walk with Jesus. If you would like to read more of my devotionals, please visit NuggetsFromGodsWord.org, or if you choose, subscribe to receive a daily email containing each new devotional, as you will also find that option on this page. Friends, I encourage you to find a Bible teaching church home near your residence and attend as frequently as possible. Get to know God and allow His people to encourage and strengthen you in your Christian Walk while you invite God to work through you to bless them. God is at work among His people! Please consider being a part of that while also growing in your faith as you worship with fellow believers!