“The LORD is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” Psalm 118:6 (NLT)
God is calling you, as his child, to be a promise person.
What’s a promise person? It’s simply someone who chooses to focus on God and his promises.
If you try to do anything of value in life, naysayers will eventually come your way. They might ridicule you, spread rumors about you, or even threaten you.
But don’t focus on the naysayers or even on your problems. Focus on God and his promises. Become a promise person.
The Bible tells us how Jesus responded to criticism: “When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly” (1 Peter 2:23 NIV).
When a naysayer comes your way, don’t gossip about them to a co-worker or friend. Instead, entrust yourself to God and his promises. Pray, “Lord, I know you love me. I know you have a plan for my life. I’m going to trust you.”
King David said it like this: “The LORD is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” (Psalm 118:6 NLT).
People can dislike you—but it won’t harm you. You don’t need anyone else’s approval to be happy. You will be as happy as you choose to be! You don’t need approval from a parent, sibling, or friend. The Lord is for you. And his is the only opinion that matters.
In Psalm 119:11, David wrote, “I’ve banked your promises in the vault of my heart” (MSG).
David knew that when he faced criticism, his greatest encouragement would come from God’s promises. So he memorized those promises and reminded himself of them often. In moments of discouragement, he held onto what he knew was true—because God had said it.
That’s what you need to do. Stop storing up in your mind all the negativity that comes your way. Instead, become a promise person. Study God’s Word, memorize it, and then you will be able to recall it.
Bank on the promises of God. And trust he will do exactly what he says he will do.
If it’s true that “you’re as happy as you choose to be,” why aren’t more people happy?
What are some promises from God that are helpful when you face naysayers?
What is one way you can know God’s Word and his promises better?
Have you trusted in God’s promise of salvation?
If you’ve never invited Jesus into your heart, I want you to have that opportunity now. Tell God you trust his promise of salvation through Jesus by praying this prayer:
“Dear Father, you have promised that if I trust in Jesus, I will be saved—not by my works, but by your grace alone. I believe in Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I confess my sins and ask that you forgive me. And I surrender my life to him.
“Thank you for the assurance that my salvation is not based on my feelings but on your unchanging truth. I trust in your promise, knowing that you cannot lie. I rest in the certainty of your love and the gift of eternal life. Today, I commit every part of my life to you. Guide me, lead me, and help me to follow Jesus in faith and obedience. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”
If you just prayed to accept Jesus, please email me at Rick@PastorRick.com and let me know. I’d like to send you some free materials to help you start your journey with Jesus.
