Promise Maker

For the past fourteen years I've worked for a large insurance company. I have worked from "cradle to death" of a life and disability group policy. From proposals for a potential sale of a new policy to policy administration and collections. Currently my role is a disability examiner.

The most important thing that governs all the work performed for the customer is the contract.

Among other things the contract outlines the terms and conditions, provisions and schedule of benefits. In essence, it says the customer pays premium and we promise to pay claims or benefits. As it was described by a manager, we sell promises that are not tangible like buying a house, a car or some other product. The customer in good faith pays for what we promise to deliver in the contract.

Somewhat similar to this we read in Scriptures God making a covenant (a contract) with Adam (Genesis 3:15), Abraham (Genesis 15) and with David (2 Samuel 7). He made very specific promises to these men in their generation and for those to come after them. Knowing the fallen condition of man, God who can not fail or lie fulfilled every one of them.

The Son of God was the second Adam that through the cross crushed the head of the Enemy. God made Abraham a father of nations and by faith we are children of Abraham. And Jesus is the King of Kings, through the lineage of David, who forever sits upon the throne. As believers we make up His sure house, the church, His body.

Beloved, we can not earn salvation or purchase God's benefits but we can learn patience until His promises are fulfilled. The Scriptures give us an example of His patience toward us. It says, "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9, NIV).

How well we wait patiently matters in the delivery of a promise. 2 Timothy 2:4-6 speaks of a solider, an athlete and a farmer all requiring patience for the best results. Beloved, we are brought into a New Covenant through the blood of Jesus, let's honor His word by being patient until the Promise Maker rewards us (Hebrews 11:6).