Walking in Grace-Promises Kept

As I sit here this morning watching the snow fall to the ground, I am a bit like a child on Christmas Day playing with the toy that I asked for and actually received.

You see, where we grew up in Tennessee, the forecast of snow is mostly based on broken promises. I cannot tell you the number of times that 1-3 inches turned into a dusting or, more likely, nothing at all. One of the most frustrating explanations was often used..."it is snowing in the upper atmosphere, but it 's just not reaching the ground." What?

But here in Pennsylvania, if the meteorologist promises snow, snow actually falls from the sky and piles up on the ground! In fact, it does it twice in 48 hours...which I have never seen.

This snow delivery plan in Pennsylvania makes me think about the grace of God. So many years ago, Jesus invaded our existence to keep His promises. The Old Testament is filled with dozens of prophecies about His coming and He fulfilled every one. In our misery, God promised to bring light to the darkness, and He kept that promise. He could have left us just the way we are, but His.grace wouldn't let Him

Grace...unmerited favor, pardon undeserved, promises kept. Why am I surprised? This is simply part of God's character...

Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and He relents from sending calamity.  Joel 2:13 NIV

But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:8-9 NIV

God is the original promises keeper and we should take His promises at face value. If He says He will bring us rest and peace, forgiveness and restoration, healing and wholeness, then we should expect He will. This is why we can confidently walk in His grace today, knowing that Godwill keep His promises.

Now...back to the snow...have a fun and safe day in the white stuff that was both promised and delivered!

Dear God, today help me commit to walk in Your grace as I continue to learn to trust in Your promises. In Jesus name, amen!