During the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles, we reflect on the profound promises God has made. First, Jesus Christ, His Son, will return to establish His government on earth, a reign entirely different from any human governance we have known. Second, as first fruits, we will be transformed into spirit beings and granted eternal life. Third, this transformative period will span 1,000 years, culminating in the arrival of the New Jerusalem from heaven as the Kingdom of God begins. God's promises are numerous and steadfast. To Abraham, He pledged that his offspring would become a great nation, blessed beyond measure, with his name held in high esteem. Through Abraham's lineage, all nations would be blessed, and those who honor them will be favored, while those who harm them will face His judgment. God further promised that Abraham's descendants would multiply beyond imagination and spread across the earth, beginning with the birth of Isaac to him and Sarah. These promises were fulfilled in remarkable ways during the reigns of King David and King Solomon, when Israel became a dominant power, controlling vast territories from the Nile to the Euphrates River. Israel's wealth and influence were immense, with economic and military might that surpassed all expectations, showcasing how abundantly God keeps His word. Silver became as common as stones in Jerusalem, and the nation enjoyed unparalleled prosperity, far exceeding anything Abraham could have envisioned. God's protection over His people is evident in history. He placed Ephraim, identified with Great Britain, in strategically safe locations like islands and isolated continents, shielding them from invasion. During critical moments, such as the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 and the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, God intervened through weather and circumstances to preserve Ephraim against overwhelming odds. Similarly, Manasseh, identified with America, rose to greatness, defying expectations in conflicts like the War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans, demonstrating God's hand in their victories and growth into a powerful nation. The physical blessings to Abraham's descendants, seen in the vast empires and wealth of Britain and America, reflect God's fidelity. At their peak, these nations controlled a significant portion of the world's resources and strategic points, fulfilling God's promise that Israel would hold the gates of their enemies. Yet, these are but shadows of the greater spiritual promise given to us—a promise of eternal life, first in the Millennium and then in the Kingdom of God forever. God's track record assures us that He will keep this ultimate promise. Just as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob could not fully grasp the magnitude of the physical blessings bestowed upon their descendants, we may struggle to comprehend the spiritual destiny awaiting us. Yet, history confirms that what God pledges, He performs. His laws guide and protect us, ensuring a life of purpose within His will, and His promises stand as a beacon of hope for an eternal future in His family.

God's promises are a source of exhilarating anticipation, especially as they relate to the Feast of Trumpets. He speaks of their fulfillment often in emotional terms, revealing His deep investment in these prophecies. The holy days, including Trumpets, are shadows of future realities, and since God prophesies them, their fulfillment is certain. His reputation and power stand as their surety, ensuring that what He has spoken through the prophets by His Holy Spirit will come to pass, right up to the return of Christ and our resurrection. In Genesis, God lays a foundation for His promises, connecting significant historical events to the dates later established as festivals. On Tishri 1, the Feast of Trumpets, the inhabitants of the ark were freed from confinement to start a new life, a foreshadowing of the sons of God being freed from physical bodies and changed into spirit in the twinkling of an eye. Similarly, other events in Genesis, such as the covenant with Abraham and the Exodus, align with festival dates, reinforcing the certainty of God's promises across time. The story of Joseph further illustrates God's faithfulness to His promises. On Tishri 1, as reflected in Psalm 81, Joseph was released from prison and elevated to a position of authority, becoming a savior to his world. This event parallels the ultimate deliverance God will bring, showing that He does not forget His people. Just as Joseph was brought from darkness into light at daybreak, so too will God's promises culminate in the coming of Christ, a dawn that nothing can prevent, bringing salvation and new identity to His faithful.

God's promises stand as a steadfast foundation for those called in this end time, offering solid reassurance amidst confusion and trials. He has made numerous promises that we can hold onto when we feel down or disheartened, providing hope and encouragement. These promises are intricately tied to the covenants, both Old and New, which are agreements between God and His people, outlining conditions and blessings for obedience. Under the Old Covenant, God promised wonderful physical blessings to Israel for obeying His laws and statutes, as seen in Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28. He declared that if they followed His commands, He would grant them prosperity and make them special among nations. In the New Covenant, the promises extend beyond physical blessings to eternal ones, far greater than Israel ever conceived. This covenant is individual, with God personally selecting those to whom it is given, offering a unique and special calling. God's promises include the gift of righteousness through faith in Jesus Christ, as the only path to justification, apart from strict law-keeping. He offers forgiveness of past sins through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who serves as the mercy seat, covering and concealing our sins to gain favor with God the Father. This sacrifice upholds the integrity of God's law, demonstrating His love for us while we were yet sinners, providing salvation through faith alone. Further promises reveal God's plan for humanity to become part of His Family, created in His image with the potential to repent and be accepted into this divine relationship. He assures us of eternal life as a gift, with the wages of sin—death—being paid by Jesus Christ's sacrifice, canceling our debt to God. God also promises forgiveness for our mistakes upon repentance, ensuring we can always return to Him. Among the eternal promises, God offers an inheritance akin to that of Jesus Christ, including a pure mind, boundless energy, and power to serve and correct the world. He guarantees a resurrection at the last trump, where we will be transformed to be like Jesus Christ, with death and the grave abolished. God promises positions of authority based on our faithfulness with what we have been given, ensuring fairness and opportunity for all in His Kingdom. God has prepared specific offices for each of us, tailored to our talents and abilities, promising a fulfilling role in His plan. He assures us of a future where we will work with resurrected loved ones and even enemies during the Last Great Day, offering an exciting life of service. God also promises complete healing, beyond our current imagination, affirming His unchanging nature as the same yesterday, today, and forever. In times of scattering or doubt, God remains with us, faithful to His people through all ages. His promises, spoken with certainty, assure us that nothing can take us from Jesus Christ unless we choose to rebel. These promises encouraged those who went before us, like Abraham and Job, who held fast by faith in what God had assured. For us, God provides all the help needed to become sanctified and enter His Kingdom, interceding for us through Jesus Christ, ensuring we are never alone in our trials. As heirs to the New Covenant, with its forgiveness, requirements to overcome, and the gift of God's Holy Spirit, we inherit all the wonderful promises God has prepared for those who love Him. These promises, beyond our full imagination, point to a future of unparalleled wonder, urging us to remain faithful and not let down.

God, who cannot lie, has made promises to us that are sure and steadfast. He desires for our minds to be filled with the remembrance of His faithfulness, His laws, and His way of life, so that we may stand firm in the end times. These promises include the assurance of eternal life and the certainty that godliness in this life brings blessings now and in the Kingdom to come. We are reminded through examples like Abraham, who embraced God's promises with heartfelt faith, trusting in a future fulfillment, that we too must hold fast to these assurances as strangers and pilgrims looking to the world to come. God's promises also carry a personal nature, offering protection and presence in times of trial. He assures us that He will never leave or forsake us, a commitment reinforced by countless examples of His intervention and care for His people, such as Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and Peter. Even in the smallest matters, His watchful eye is upon us, ensuring that nothing separates us from His love. He has started a work in us and promises to carry it through to completion, bringing us into His Kingdom. Moreover, God's promises encompass an eternal inheritance, a city whose maker and builder is God, and a new heaven and a new earth. These assurances motivate us to remain faithful, knowing that He will provide all we need to endure and overcome. His commitment stands firm that no trial, distress, or persecution can sever us from His love, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Through these promises, we are encouraged to stand steadfast, confident that He will never let us down and will freely give us all things necessary for the difficult times ahead.