Nicholas Byfield, a seventeenth-century English preacher and Puritan, opened his book on the promises of God by making two points: “[First,] that though we have gotten the assurance of God’s favor and freedom from the power and guilt of our sins, yet many things will still ail us…. [Second,] there can be no such discouragement, difficulty, or affliction, but in the Word of God we may have a sure consolation or direction for it, which is able in every way to abundantly sustain us.”¹

When heroes of the faith like Daniel were in trouble, they would cling to the promises of God. Daniel knew there was a God in heaven who reveals secrets to His children through the promises He has given. Even today we can count on all the promises of God to come true. We can have faith He will keep His Word. Take time today to find and read a promise in Scripture that applies to your situation. Claim that promise by faith and thank God for His goodness in fulfilling it.

[The promises of God] will drive away grief, discouragement, or fears, that at any time may seize on us. They will sweeten all our afflictions. They will exceedingly build up...our faith.
Nicholas Byfield