We have been on a journey together, exploring the depths of what God has for us. I believe God calls us to a life filled with His promises—not mere words on a page, but realities that shape our existence. Consider how often we limit ourselves, dreaming in shades of gray while God envisions in vibrant color. I have rarely approached Him with a plan or idea only to hear that it exceeds His will. Instead, He invites us into something greater, far beyond our cautious expectations.
The Yes and Amen of God
As it is written in 2 Corinthians 1:20 (NKJV): “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” Paul wrote to the Corinthians, promising a visit that circumstances prevented. He gave them a yes that became a no, a common human experience—like a canceled train or unexpected disruption. Stuff happens. Yet Paul contrasts this with God’s nature. All the promises of God—let me repeat that—all the promises of God are yes and amen in Christ, to the glory of God through us. So many of us hear verses at a shallow level. Any promise in this book applies, without favoritism, for God is no respecter of persons. Do you want your life to bring glory to God? We glorify Him through praise, faithfulness, character, and loving others. But in this context, glory comes through us when we engage with and step into His promises. The Bible speaks of those who, through faith, brought down walls, closed the mouths of lions, and obtained promises.
Obtaining the Promises
As it is written in Hebrews 6:12 (NKJV): “That you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.” Write this down if you are taking notes: obtained promises. We must not be lazy or slothful, but imitators of those who through faith and diligence obtain promises. You need people in your life to follow—those who have stepped into what God offers. Stalk them in the best sense; pursue their example. Follow those who obtain promises. People have a right to sit with me and ask about the promises I have obtained if they consider following my lead. We see a whole industry of leadership teaching, often from those whose organizations exist mainly to teach leadership. What do you lead? An organization that teaches leadership. It becomes a cycle. There is wisdom in many books, but a true leader obtains promises. Before this teaching series ends, I want you to open the Bible, find a promise, and see it activated in your life. This book is filled with promises, as strong as the throne of the King of kings. God has exalted His word above His name—if He fails to keep it, His name means nothing.
Knowing God as Promise Maker
As it is written in Psalm 145:13 (NKJV): “Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.” Develop a relationship with God as a promise maker. Allow Him to speak promises to you. Part of our bond with Him is as King of kings and Lord of lords, where we bow in reverence. Another part is as Father, Abba, where we approach with childlike trust. We worship Him in intimacy, drawn into His glorious presence. Different aspects emerge in our walk with Him. Yet He desires you to know Him specifically as promise maker. Come to the Lord and let Him declare His intentions over your life. This is vital. Without this foundation, promises remain distant concepts rather than personal realities.
Knowing God as Promise Keeper
As it is written in 1 Thessalonians 5:24 (NKJV): “He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.” He wants you to know Him as promise keeper. The Bible is honest about human faults without condemnation. Sarah heard the Lord promise a child this time next year and burst out laughing—a 90-year-old woman responding to the impossible. Why? Are you kidding? She laughed at the promises of God. I have never seen someone stand in church and mock the Bible outright, yet our actions often testify disbelief. I can discern belief by words, but more by deeds. Faith without corresponding actions is dead. Sarah journeyed to faith. Hebrews 11 recounts: by faith, Sarah judged Him faithful who had promised. Faithful is He who promised, and He will also do it. Many of us, without fully realizing, have judged God unfaithful. We look at promises and conclude they do not work. We have all done this. What we often do is park there, stuck in doubt. Years ago, I visited a car dealership with no money, signing for a vehicle because I read about someone else doing it successfully. I thought I was in faith. Within weeks, I returned embarrassed, buying out the deal. I felt God failed me. But God did not fail—I did. I was in presumption, copying rather than true faith. For a season, this hurt my trust in God regarding finances. I concluded He honors some but not me. What I learned: God honors His word, not personalities. In Lamentations, Jeremiah declares God’s faithfulness—not to people primarily, but to His word. So great is Your faithfulness to Your promises.
I remember distinctly how this shifted for me. It was not about the person in the book or my shortcomings. God remains faithful to what He has spoken. We must grasp this. If we judge Him unfaithful based on our experiences, we block the flow. Instead, come to realize His consistency. Sarah moved from laughter to judging Him faithful. We can do the same. This is essential. Without knowing Him as promise keeper, promises gather dust. I have discovered over the years that stepping into them requires diligence—pursuing with faith, not striving in flesh. The old man is dead; we walk in newness of life. Yet doubt and unbelief quench the Spirit. Press into His faithfulness. Let this be clear: He who promised is faithful.
I am convinced that embracing these keys transforms how we approach Scripture. Promises are not distant ideals but invitations to partner with God. Consider Abraham, who against hope believed in hope. Or David, who clung to God’s word amid trials. These examples show us the pathway. In my own life, God has shown me that obtaining promises demands persistence, not performance. We appropriate by faith what is already ours in Christ. This is powerful. Stop and think: where have you judged Him unfaithful? Take a moment to examine that. The reality is, He longs to prove Himself as promise keeper in your circumstances.
We need to understand that promises extend to every area—provision, healing, purpose. The kingdom of God is at hand, and His promises unlock it. At its core, this is about relationship, not ritual. Religious tradition often limits us, creating ceilings where God intends open heavens. Break through those barriers. Cultivate a lifestyle where you expect His yes and amen. In practice, this means daily engagement with His word, allowing it to lodge within your innermost being. One of the ways is through meditation, letting promises displace doubt. Another is testimony—sharing how He has kept His word builds faith in others. I would suggest you begin with one promise this week, declare it, and watch Him move.
Let me be clear: this is not about earning favor but receiving grace. The cross of Calvary secured every promise. Christ in you, the hope of glory. We are seated in heavenly places, yet we must walk out that reality. Doubt arises when we lean on our own understanding, but faith releases the supernatural. I have come to realize that God’s timing aligns with His faithfulness, not our impatience. Pursue Him diligently, and promises manifest. This is foundational for a Spirit-filled life.
Conclusion
The promises of God invite us into a glorious existence, where His yes and amen become our daily experience. By knowing Him as promise maker and keeper, we obtain what He has declared. Glory comes to God through us as we step into this reality. Let us imitate those who through faith and diligence inherit the promises.
Selah.
Scriptures for Study: 2 Corinthians 1:20, Hebrews 6:12, Psalm 145:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Hebrews 11:11, Romans 4:18, Lamentations 3:23, Joshua 21:45, Numbers 23:19, Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Kings 8:56, 2 Peter 1:4, Genesis 17:4, Genesis 21:1, Isaiah 55:11, Jeremiah 1:12, Ezekiel 12:25, Matthew 5:18, Luke 1:37, Acts 13:32, Romans 4:21, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Galatians 3:16, Ephesians 3:12, Titus 1:2.
10 Questions for Reflection:
- What promises in Scripture have I overlooked, and how might they apply to my current situation?
- In what areas have I judged God unfaithful based on past experiences?
- Who in my life exemplifies obtaining promises, and what can I learn from their example?
- How can I develop a deeper relationship with God as a promise maker?
- Where have my actions shown disbelief in God’s promises, and how can I align them with faith?
- What one promise will I declare this week, expecting His yes and amen?
- How does knowing God as promise keeper change my approach to challenges?
- In what ways has presumption hindered me from true faith in promises?
- How can I bring glory to God through stepping into His promises?
- What diligence do I need to cultivate to obtain promises?
