How to Thrive in God’s Promises
Life can feel overwhelming when we face trials, delays, or unanswered prayers. Yet, as believers, we are not called just to survive—we are called to thrive in the promises of God. His Word reminds us in 2 Corinthians 1:20: “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” But how do we thrive in those promises when life tells a different story?
We must remember that the promises of God are the ammunition, the fuel that keeps us going even when the situations in our lives don’t look good. God will keep His promises even when it makes us uncomfortable. As with the Apostle Paul, when he was converted. God had sent Ananias to minister to Saul, who had become blind on the road to Damascus. In sharing his concern for meeting this notable persecutor of the Christians, God said to Ananias, “Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the gentiles and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake” (Acts 9:15-16).
So, when Paul became afflicted with a thorn in his side, he said he prayed to God three times to remove it, but God had promised that he must suffer many things and had to keep that promise. However, God promised him grace sufficient to bear the thorn (2 Corinthians 12:7-9). To the point where he testifies “therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong” (vs.10).
The promises of God are “yes” and ‘Amen.”
It is important that we:
1. Know What God Has Promised Us: God’s promises are our foundation. Thriving starts with knowing His Word and understanding the covenant truths He has spoken. When you know His promises, you stand on them with confidence instead of being shaken by fear or uncertainty. Taking time daily to meditate on the Scriptures that speak to our situations builds our belief system in God that He can and will keep his promises.
2. Believe Beyond What You See: Faith thrives where sight ends. Abraham believed God even when the odds were against him (Romans 4:20–21). Thriving in God’s promises means choosing to trust His word over your present circumstances. We must ask ourselves, Am I looking at my problem, or am I looking at God’s power?
3. Walk in Obedience: Many of God’s promises are tied to obedience (Deuteronomy 28:1–2). Thriving means staying in alignment with His will. Even small acts of obedience position you to experience the fullness of His blessings. Delayed obedience often delays fulfillment. We must therefore choose to say “yes” at all times.
4. Be Patient in the Process: God’s timing is perfect (Habakkuk 2:3). Thriving is not always about immediate results but about growing while you wait. Just like a seed needs time to break through the soil, God’s promises often require seasons of preparation. Remember, however, the waiting season is never wasted, it shapes us for the promise.
5. Declare What God Has Spoken: Your words carry power (Proverbs 18:21). Thriving means not only believing God’s promises but also declaring them. Speak His Word over your family, health, finances, and future. We are not to just read His promises, but proclaim them until they manifest.
6. Guard Against Doubt: The enemy loves to plant seeds of doubt and fear. But God calls us to stand firm in faith. When doubt knocks, answer with the truth of God’s Word. We must feed our faith and starve our doubts.
7. Celebrate the Fulfillment: When God’s promises come to pass, don’t forget to give Him glory. Share your testimony, it will strengthen others who are still waiting (Psalm 126:3). Our story could be the encouragement someone else needs.
To thrive in God’s promises is to live anchored in faith, walking in obedience, patiently trusting His timing, and boldly declaring His Word. God’s promises are not just for survival, they are for you to flourish. For it is in the promises of God that we achieve success.
So today, hold on, believe, and thrive in what He has spoken over your life. His promises are Yes and Amen!
