Trust the God of the Promise

Posted on July 30, 2023 by mitchteemley

Trusting the Promise (mitchteemley.com)

We don’t need faith for the things we can see,
we need it for the things we can’t see.
So then, what are we supposed to believe in?
If I believe you’re going to take me to dinner at my favorite restaurant
it’s not because I believe in dinner or in the restaurant,
it’s because I believe in you.
Abraham trusted the promise of God,
because he trusted the God of the promise.

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51 Responses to Trust the God of the Promise

  1. Nancy Homlitas says:
    July 30, 2023 at 11:45 am

    Wonderful analogy, Mitch. Thank you. 🙂

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  2. Abe Austin says:
    July 30, 2023 at 11:48 am

    Excellent wordplay at the end. How true!

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  3. stockdalewolfe says:
    July 30, 2023 at 11:54 am

    Good to hear this!

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  4. Don White says:
    July 30, 2023 at 12:18 pm

    Well said.

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  5. Vera Day says:
    July 30, 2023 at 12:21 pm

    Nice, Mitch! Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.

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  6. Saturated In Seattle says:
    July 30, 2023 at 12:26 pm

    I could not love this more. Such a timely reminder for this season of life I find myself in. I appreciate your words and wisdom!

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  7. Scott says:
    July 30, 2023 at 12:32 pm

    A wonderful word! He is faithful!

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  9. Pure Glory says:
    July 30, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    God is faithful and trustworthy, fulfilling all his promises. Nothing is impossible!

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  10. sandyroybessandbugzy says:
    July 30, 2023 at 2:50 pm

    But just thinking what if I knew the restaurant was called Ridicule and on the menu was Humble pie! (( Sandy thinking aloud/ whispering))

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  11. joynealkidney says:
    July 30, 2023 at 2:56 pm

    Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

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  12. #hood says:
    July 30, 2023 at 2:59 pm

    romans 4:45-49 verily i say unto thee thou shall have everlasting life

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  13. Antique Works says:
    July 30, 2023 at 3:27 pm

    Amen! Now faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of things not seen.
    Hebrews 11:1.

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  14. thevercellonobridge says:
    July 30, 2023 at 4:03 pm

    He trusted the God of promise…I’ll marinate on that today. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. joyroses13 says:
    July 30, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    AMEN! Perfectly said, Mitch.

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  16. themeonnblog says:
    July 30, 2023 at 5:08 pm

    Amen!!!

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  17. stumblingfaith says:
    July 30, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    That is twice today I’ve been reminded of God’s promises. Thanks for the reminder Mitch. It is much needed in my current season of life. Hugs!!

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  18. Patty Moore says:
    July 30, 2023 at 10:32 pm

    Your analogy impacted me. Thank you, Mitch.

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  19. Manu says:
    July 31, 2023 at 5:12 am

    Amen! Thanks for the reminder Mitch.

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  20. Maren says:
    July 31, 2023 at 6:02 am

    This is quite a wonderful clarification. I would love to credit you and use it in a sermon in a couple weeks.

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  21. musingsofmanettekay says:
    July 31, 2023 at 11:38 am

    This is a post that makes me wish there was a “love” button rather than like.

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  22. peggywritesblog says:
    July 31, 2023 at 11:40 am

    Beautifully written!

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  23. Todd R says:
    July 31, 2023 at 4:58 pm

    You don’t believe in dinner?

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  24. jboelhower says:
    July 31, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    Interesting thought… Also a complex idea: Faith. I think too many people judge / believe in God based on what people do… that doesn’t work. Your post reminded me of reading Fear and Trembling by Soren Kierkegaard… real faith is an incredible and difficult journey.

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  25. godtisx says:
    October 14, 2023 at 4:58 am

    I love this.

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