#soap #private ## Title: God Promises ## Scripture: (Haggai 2:19) “The seed is still in the storehouse, isn’t it? And the vine, fig tree, pomegranate, and olive tree have not produced. Nevertheless, from today on I will bless you.’”” (NET) ## Observation: I still remember one of my girls crying with a bag of garbage in her hand. Her household chore was to take out the trash. She had waited until after dark, and was now afraid to go outside. Having been just out there, I knew everything was okay and the trash can was just a few steps away from the back door. That doesn’t matter to a young, creative mind. She had pictured many different enemies waiting just outside the door. Finally, I told her I had already been out there and I promise it is okay. “But, I’m scared, daddy.” The only thing I could do is to say, “I know. That’s okay, but you’re going anyway. It has to be done. I’ll go with you.” Just in case you’re wondering, we made it. This verse reminds me of the same. The people were likely concerned about possible enemy nations surrounding them, possible enemies next door, and wondering if they could do all that was required. God is promising that it will be okay and that He is going with them. There is no greater promise than that. ## Application: Walk through life today as though God is with you, because He is. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for walking with us through every difficulty.