THE GOD WHO DOES NOT FORGET HIS PROMISES
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Genesis 8:1; Genesis 21:1-2; Exodus 2:23-25
Key Verse:
“And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark.” — Genesis 8:1a
Supporting Texts: Numbers 23:19; Joshua 21:45; 1 Kings 8:56; Isaiah 55:11; Hebrews 10:23
INTRODUCTION
Human beings may forget their words, break commitments, or change their minds, but God is not like man. His integrity is eternal, and His promises are anchored in His unchanging nature. When God speaks, heaven and earth align to bring His word to pass.
There are seasons when promises seem delayed and prayers appear unanswered. In such moments, doubt may whisper that God has forgotten. Yet Scripture repeatedly assures us that divine remembrance is not passive memory but active intervention.
When the Bible says, “God remembered,” it signals that fulfillment is unfolding. The God who made the promise is the same God who watches over it to perform it. He is the God who does not forget His promises.
1. GOD REMEMBERS IN SEASONS OF ISOLATION
Even when you feel forgotten, God remains mindful of you.
a) Remembered in the Storm (Genesis 8:1)
After months in the ark, surrounded by floodwaters, God remembered Noah and initiated the process of restoration.
b) Heard in Bondage (Exodus 2:23-25)
Israel groaned under oppression, and God remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
c) Seen in Affliction (1 Samuel 1:19)
God remembered Hannah, and her barrenness was transformed into fruitfulness.
d) Assured of His Presence (Isaiah 49:15-16)
Even if a mother forgets her child, God declares that He will not forget His own.
Biblical Example:
Noah remained in the ark through extended waiting, yet at the appointed time, God remembered him and caused the waters to recede (Genesis 8:1), proving that isolation does not equal abandonment.
2. GOD FULFILLS HIS WORD AT THE APPOINTED TIME
Divine promises unfold according to divine schedule.
a) Promise to Abraham (Genesis 21:1-2)
The Lord visited Sarah as He had said and did unto her as He had spoken, demonstrating precise fulfillment.
b) Not One Word Failed (Joshua 21:45)
Every good promise which the Lord had spoken to Israel came to pass.
c) Rest on Every Side (1 Kings 8:56)
Solomon testified that not one word of God’s good promise failed.
d) The Vision Shall Speak (Habakkuk 2:3)
Though it tarry, it will surely come and will not delay beyond God’s appointed moment.
Biblical Example:
After years of waiting, Isaac was born exactly as God had promised (Genesis 21:1-2), confirming that divine delay never cancels divine intention.
3. GOD’S PROMISES ARE BACKED BY HIS CHARACTER
The reliability of the promise rests on the integrity of the Promiser.
a) God Cannot Lie (Numbers 23:19)
He is not a man that He should lie; what He has spoken, He will surely perform.
b) Faithful to Complete (Philippians 1:6)
He who began a good work will carry it on to completion.
c) His Word Will Accomplish Its Purpose (Isaiah 55:11)
God’s word does not return void but achieves what He intends.
d) Unchanging Nature (Malachi 3:6)
Because God does not change, His covenant remains secure.
Biblical Example:
God preserved Joseph through betrayal and imprisonment, ultimately fulfilling the dreams given in his youth (Genesis 37:5-10; 41:41-43), revealing that divine promises are sustained by divine faithfulness.
4. OUR RESPONSE IS TO HOLD FAST IN FAITH
While God remembers, we must remain steadfast.
a) Hold Fast Your Confession (Hebrews 10:23)
We are urged to hold firmly to hope because He who promised is faithful.
b) Walk by Faith (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Trusting God beyond visible evidence anchors us in seasons of waiting.
c) Patience Inherits Promise (Hebrews 6:12)
Through faith and patience, the promises are inherited.
d) Strength in Waiting (Isaiah 40:31)
Those who wait upon the Lord renew their strength for the journey toward fulfillment.
Biblical Example:
Caleb waited forty-five years to inherit the land promised to him, yet he remained steadfast and ultimately received his portion (Joshua 14:10-12), illustrating enduring faith in a faithful God.
CONCLUSION
The God who does not forget His promises is attentive to every covenant word He has spoken. What He declared over your life remains active in heaven, even if circumstances suggest delay. Divine remembrance guarantees divine action.
Refuse to surrender to doubt. Stand firmly on His word, knowing that the same God who remembered Noah, Sarah, Israel, and Joseph will remember you. His promises are secure, His timing is perfect, and His faithfulness is everlasting.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, remember every promise You have spoken concerning my life in Jesus name.
2. Lord, strengthen my faith during seasons of waiting in Jesus name.
3. Father, let every delayed promise manifest at the appointed time in Jesus name.
4. Lord, silence every voice of doubt in my heart in Jesus name.
5. Father, bring fulfillment to every prophetic word over my destiny in Jesus name.
6. Lord, help me to hold fast to my confession without wavering in Jesus name.
7. Father, turn every season of delay into testimony in Jesus name.
8. Lord, remember me for good in every area of my life in Jesus name.
9. Father, establish Your covenant blessings upon my household in Jesus name.
10. Lord, let my life become evidence of Your unfailing faithfulness in Jesus name.
