Let us look at a few more of God's precious and magnificent promises
(2 Peter 1:4). As we have seen, they are to believers, the afflicted, the
humble and to the generous. Now here are a few (not all by far!) to the
penitent, to the obedient and to the tempted. As we have looked into the
promises, I am certain that we can each see ourselves at one time in many
of these positions. With grateful hearts we just praise God for His grace
and goodness for each promise.

*Promises to the penitent:
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted,
And saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalm 34:18

"'And rend your heart and not your garments.'
Now return to the Lord your God,
For He is gracious and compassionate,
Slow to anger, abounding in loving kindness..." Joel 2:13

Jesus speaking in Luke 15:7,
"I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner
who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance."

"Then Peter said to them, 'Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in
the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive
the gift of the Holy Spirit.'" Acts 2:38

"Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so
that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord." Acts 3:19

*Promises to the obedient, Jesus speaking:
"For whoever does the will of God is My brother and My sister and mother."
Mark 3:35

"But He said, 'More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God
and keep it!'" Luke 11:28

"Jesus answered and said to him, 'If anyone loves Me, he will keep my word;
and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home
with him.'" John 14:23

*Promises to the tempted:
Power to tread on evil forces:
Jesus speaking in Luke 10:19,
"Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and
over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you."

Safety through Christ's intercessions:
"And the Lord said, 'Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he
may sift you as wheat, but I have prayed for you, that your faith should not
fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.'"
Luke 22:31-32

Provision of a way of escape:
"No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God
is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able,
but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be
able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13

Help in the trying hour:
"For in that He Himself has suffered, being temped, He is able to aid those
who are tempted." Hebrews 2:18

Final victory:
"You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is
in you is greater than he who is in the world." 1 John 4:4

Enthronement with Christ to overcomers:
"To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also
overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne." Revelation 3:21

The promises of God are truly precious and magnificent! And I might add,
every other superlative that comes to mind!  Our God is worthy of all
honor and praise so let us worship Him from the whole of our being
and with grateful hearts that say, "Thank You Lord!"   Amen