It was Sunday at 2:30 AM. The movers had been working since Saturday at 9:15 AM…and were still unfinished! While the move from our old home to this new one was completed, there were still several large items that needed to be unloaded from the truck and items that needed to be reassembled. The mover and his men were exhausted. 

“It’s really late and I would like to return the day after tomorrow to complete the job. So, why don’t you pay me for today’s work, let’s just round it off to 17 hours. You can pay the rest when we complete it.”

My wife was skeptical. “Why can’t I pay you when you return to complete the job? How do I know you will return if I pay you.”

The mover was surprised. “Hey, if I don’t return, you can write a nasty review of me on social media.”

I looked at my wife and rolled my eyes. “Tell you what, “ my wife interjected. “What if I withhold some of the payment and I can pay you the rest when you return.”

The mover paused. “How much?”

“Ten percent. I will pay you the rest when you return.”

“Ok. I need to pay my men. I will see you in two days. 

The next day, two of our friends came over to help us unpack and attempt to complete the move of some of the items left in the garage. They were equally skeptical. “They’re not coming back.” One of them dismissively stated. “They’ll take what you paid them and call it a day. It’s not worth their time to return.”

My wife shook her head. “I should have held back more.”

Two days later, we received a text from the mover. “We’ll be there around 230 PM.”

Wow! The mover showed up with another worker and completed the job. I appreciated and respected what the mover did. He kept his word. However, I had doubts that he would; he was a man and all of us have experienced being let down by a false promise. I have also let others down, promising something I didn’t deliver. Is there anyone who will always keep their word?

So the LORD gave to Israel all the land he had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. And the LORD gave them rest on every side, just as he had solemnly promised their ancestors. None of their enemies could stand against them, for the LORD helped them conquer all their enemies. Not a single one of all the good promises the LORD had given to the family of Israel was left unfulfilled; everything he had spoken came true. 

Joshua 21:43-45 (NLT)

God led the Israelites through the desert wilderness for forty years, eventually reaching the promised land. During this time, they were attacked by their enemies and often discouraged, leading to a spiritual, backslide into idolatry and the worship of false gods. During this ordeal and despite the Israelite’s faithlessness, God never failed to keep His promise to preserve and safely lead His people. 

How comforting and reassuring to know that God loves us with His perfect love and always keeps His promises to us. The greatest promise? If we confess and repent of our sins and accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we will receive salvation and eternal life. God sealed this promise through the death and resurrection of His only Son. 

God always keeps His word!

Love and trust in the Lord; seek His will in your life.