THE CHILDREN’S STORY CORNER:

What does HONOR mean?

Honor was always important all throughout Bible times. It is still a very important thing to all people who want to do the right thing. My mother always impressed the thought on me that my word was my bond and because I honored her, I felt obliged to keep my promises. As a result, once I gave a promise to anyone to do something, I did everything I possibly could to keep that promise.

Do you keep your promises? If you tell your parents you will do something, do you make sure you keep that promise and obey right away? Today, it seems very easy to make promises to people, to get something we want but often we may forget and think, “Oh, I’ll do that later.” It is sad but true, not everyone keeps their promises.

Just think what a terrible thing it would be if the LORD did not keep His promises? We would never be quite sure of anything He has said. But He tells us His word will not return unto him void or empty. That means that whatever He says He will do; it will come to pass. God never goes back on a promise!

After the great flood in Noah’s day, God said He would never again destroy mankind by a flood. As a sign of that promise, He gave us rainbows. Every time you see a rainbow, it is proof of God’s goodness and faithfulness. He will always keep His promises.

God also promised Abraham that He would bless all the families of the earth through him. Part of that promise came to pass when Jesus was born, died and rose again as our Savior. The Bible says that He was Abraham’s “seed.” There is a lot more to that promise that has not happened yet, but it will in God’s promised Kingdom that will soon come to earth.

The LORD had promised Abraham he would have a son when both he and his wife were too old to do so naturally. After the promise, they waited 25 years before their promised son was born, but they never stopped believing God would keep His promise.

Yes, God keeps His word, so remember, if you do make a promise, be sure you do your best to keep it. That will please God, others and bring joy to you!

Your Aunt Vivien