Day 8 Through The Bible

Day 8: God's Promises and Our Calling to Witness

Biblical Principle - Absolute Truth from God’s Word
One of the most powerful truths in Scripture is God's faithfulness. Despite the state of the world and the way people continue to fall short of His glory, God keeps His promises. He remains steadfast, even when it seems like life is unfolding in ways that defy His purpose. This is true in the grand scope of creation and our personal lives.

Genesis 8:21-22 speaks to this unwavering faithfulness of God. After the flood that cleansed the earth, God made a covenant with Noah, promising that He would never again destroy the earth with a flood. Even though humanity’s heart has been inclined toward evil since childhood, God’s commitment to His creation stands firm. He declared:

"I will not again curse the ground anymore for man’s sake, for the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite anymore everything living, as I have done. While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease." (Genesis 8:21-22)

This promise assures us that God’s plan for the world is not in jeopardy. Life will continue, the seasons will come and go, and the world will remain as long as God desires. And within that time, God's patience and longsuffering continue to give space for repentance.

In 2 Peter 3:3-9, Peter reminds us that although some scoffers may question God’s promises—especially the promise of His return—God is not slow. His delay is not because of indifference but His deep desire for all to come to repentance. Peter writes:

"The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9)

God’s patience is evident in the waiting. He gives people time to turn to Him, repent, and receive the grace available to all who call on His name. He doesn’t want anyone to miss out on the opportunity for salvation, even when the world seems lost in sin and rebellion.

Practical Application - Continuing to Witness
One of the most critical responses to these promises is to continue witnessing, even in the face of rejection or indifference. Just as God was longsuffering with Noah’s generation, and as He is patient with the world today, we, too, must exhibit the same patience and persistence when sharing the gospel.

It’s easy to become discouraged when people reject the message of salvation or when it feels like nothing changes in the lives of those we care about. But God’s promise to be longsuffering encourages us. He has not given up on humanity, and we should not give up on sharing the gospel with those around us.

There are people I will continue to witness despite their continued rejection. Just as Noah was called to preach righteousness in a corrupt world, we, too, are called to proclaim God’s Word, trusting that He is still at work even when we can’t see the immediate results. God was compassionate toward Noah’s generation, and His compassion has extended to every generation since then, including ours.

When I think about this, I am reminded that it’s not about my success or failure in witnessing but God's faithfulness. His promises are not contingent upon how quickly people respond to the gospel. God’s Word will never return void (Isaiah 55:11), and every time we share the message of hope, it has an eternal impact—whether or not we see the fruit right away.

Why Do You, or Do You Not Witness?
This leads us to a personal question: why do we witness? Or, perhaps more challenging, why do we not witness?

For many, witnessing can feel daunting. We may fear rejection, ridicule, or the uncertainty of what to say. But if we truly understand that God’s promises are secure—if we grasp the depth of His longsuffering and patience—we will be compelled to share His message. After all, God’s heart is not for anyone to perish, and if He is patient with the world, shouldn’t we also reflect that same patience in our own lives?

In times of discouragement, we can look to Noah's example. Despite his generation's overwhelming wickedness, his faithful obedience reminds us that God values faithfulness over immediate results. We may not always see the impact of our words, but God is still at work and will fulfill His promises in His perfect timing.

Closing Thought
Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in the due season, we will reap if we do not faint (Galatians 6:9). Just as God keeps His promises, we must keep the mission He entrusted us. Even when the world seems indifferent or hostile, we are called to be His witnesses, trusting in His faithfulness and waiting expectantly for the day when all His promises will be fulfilled.

Remember, God is not slack. His promise to return is sure, and He desires that all should come to repentance. Let that truth fuel your witness today.

 Even when life seems to be