[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 12]] ## Title: God Fulfills His Promises ## Scripture: (Psalm 12:6) “The Lord’s words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.” (NET) ## Observation: My parents divorced when I was just a kid. Navigating divorce is complicated and painful for kids. Many times I would not see one of my parents for months at a time. Sometimes toward the end of a visit with one of my parents, they would make promises like, “The next time we are together, we’ll go to a park and play all day.” As an adult, I now realize that this was likely an offhand comment saying we were going to do something fun when we saw each other again. However, as a kid, I did not realize this was anything other than a specific promise. I would wait months to see them again and, if we did not go to the park, I would be disappointed. I had held onto that promise, and it would leave me feeling discouraged. I don’t blame my parents for this. They were human and did not understand the inner workings of a confused and insecure son. However, the LORD is not like that. He sees us. He knows our deepest thoughts and loves us completely. We can take His promises as true statements because they are completely true and completely trustworthy. So, when you see a promise in God’s Word, believe it. ## Application: What promise from God’s Word do you need to hold onto today? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for always fulfilling Your promises.