“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105
Fake news. I’ve heard so much about this in recent times. It doesn’t matter if it’s on the television news, radio broadcasts, or newspapers. I don’t know what is truth and what are lies. What I once thought was dependable, at least in part, has now demonstrated itself to be completely unreliable.
I am so glad that the Bible will never be able to be labeled as “fake news.” Everything written in its original works has been inspired by God and preserved by Him for us today. With all the turmoil in the world today, here is some “true news” for me and you!
God’s promises in times of…
Fear – “Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.” Isaiah 35:4
Anxiety – “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Financial Troubles – “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
Weariness – “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Loneliness – “And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8
Sadness – “Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Psalm 55:22
Depression – “Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.” Psalm 42:11
Feeling Unloved – “The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Jeremiah 31:3
Feeling Worthless – “Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.” Isaiah 43:4
Hopelessness – “Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word.” Psalm 119:114
These are just a few of the truthful promises in God’s Word. When I am struggling, I know I can go to the Bible and find the encouragement and strength I need to get through my troubles. There is no “fake news” to be found in the holy Word of God!
Sing them over again to me,
Wonderful words of life,
Let me more of their beauty see,
Wonderful words of life;
Words of life and beauty
Teach me faith and duty.
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life;
Beautiful words, wonderful words,
Wonderful words of life.
(from “Wonderful Words of Life” by Philip Bliss)
“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.” 1 Thessalonians 2:13
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Trust His Word; it’s never fake!