“For when God made a promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater by whom to swear, He swore by Himself, saying, ‘Surely I will bless you and multiply you.’”

Hebrews 6:13–14 ESV

These days, making a promise is easy, and breaking a promise is even easier. Promises have become mere words—often spoken to please someone or to escape a moment. Integrity has become rare, and so has finding someone who truly keeps their word.

Even when we find a person who tries to honor promises, their word is often backed by something greater or more valuable to them. They swear by something important, something they fear losing. This kind of oath is meant to help the other person trust and believe that the promise will not be broken.

This passage reveals a powerful truth: God never changes His mind after He has made a promise. When God promised Abraham that he would be blessed and multiplied, He swore by Himself, because He could find no one greater than Himself.

This is the ultimate truth—there is no one greater than Jehovah. There never has been, and there never will be. He is omnipotent and almighty. Therefore, when He promises, it stands. When He speaks, it remains. God does not manipulate His promises based on our situations. His Word stands firm, and situations change according to His promises. Scripture tells us that it is impossible for God to lie, for He is not a man that He should lie.

If there is anyone we can fully trust, it is Jesus Christ—the image of the Almighty God.

When God blessed Abraham, he did not even have one child until his old age. Yet the promise declared that he would be blessed and multiplied. According to God’s Word, that promise was fulfilled—not only through descendants, but also through wealth and prosperity.

This oath, this promise of God, extends to all of Abraham’s descendants—and we are partakers of that blessing.

“And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s offspring, heirs according to promise.”

Galatians 3:29 ESV

We enter into the covenant God made with Abraham through His Son, Jesus Christ.

We do not have to be born into a certain lineage, household, religion, or clan. All become heirs of Abraham when we believe that Jesus died and rose again for us.

Therefore, you will be blessed. You will increase. You will multiply—because the Sovereign Lord has spoken.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You that Your promises never fail. Help us to trust Your Word above every situation we face. Strengthen our faith as we wait, and let Your promises be fulfilled in our lives for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, Amen.