Prayer and Promises

THE PROMISE 

Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the earth! For I am God, and there is no other. 

— Isaiah 45:22, NKJV 

THE TESTIMONY 

Nothing so dispels doubt as coming in contact with the character of Christ. He declares, “Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out;” that is, there is no possibility of My casting him out, for I have pledged My word to receive him. Take Christ at His word, and let your lips declare that you have gained the victory.

Peace comes with dependence on divine power... cry out sincerely, “Lord, I believe; help Thou mine unbelief.”

Satan seeks to draw our minds away from the mighty Helper, to lead us to ponder over our degeneration of soul. But though Jesus sees the guilt of the past, He speaks pardon; and we should not dishonor Him by doubting His love. The feeling of guiltiness must be laid at the foot of the cross, or it will poison the springs of life. When Satan thrusts his threatenings upon you, turn from them, and comfort your soul with the promises of God. 

The Lord desires you to lay your troubles and perplexities at His feet, and leave them there. Go to Him, saying: “Lord, my burdens are too heavy for me to carry. Wilt Thou bear them for me?” And He will answer: “I will take them. ‘With everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee.’ I will take your sins, and will give you peace. Banish no longer your self-respect; for I have bought you with the price of My own blood. You are Mine. Your weakened will I will strengthen. Your remorse for sin I will remove.”

“Look unto Me, and be ye saved...” Respond to the calls of God’s mercy, and say: “I will trust in the Lord and be comforted. I will praise the Lord; for His anger is turned away. I will rejoice in God, who gives the victory.”

— Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, p.517-520 

THE RESPONSE 

Depend on divine power. Sincerely cry out, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”

Jesus speaks pardon. Lay the feeling of guilt at the foot of the cross. Comfort your soul with the promises of God. 

Lay your troubles and perplexities at His feet and leave them there. Say: “Lord, my burdens are too heavy for me to carry. Will You bear them for me?” 

Respond to God’s mercy, say: “I will trust in the Lord and be comforted. I will praise the Lord; for His anger is turned away. I will rejoice in God, who gives the victory.”