8. The Response

To fully believe the promise, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee“, will lead to the response found in Hebrews 13:6 which is the very next verse. “So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” Hebrews 13:6

What a liberating truth! How this can set a person free is unexplainable! This is part of the inheritance that God has for His children. This is a provision that our enemy, Satan, fears. If he can talk you out of it, he will. That’s why we must hear the Word of God and shut out conflicting voices. The longer you walk with the Lord, the easier and more clearly you will discern His voice.

Some may say, “I wish I could come to the place where I deserve such a promise so I could finally claim it. Well, the good news is that none of us ever deserve these things, but He will give us these things by His grace. We cannot earn the gifts of God, but when we receive His forgiveness He puts us in a position to receive His gifts and promises. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Ephesians 2:8, 9. As we have received salvation by faith, so we receive every other promise by faith as well.