Have you ever had someone make you a promise and then totally forget about it? Maybe it was something small, like a friend promising to call you back (and never did), or something bigger, like someone promising they’d always be there… and they weren’t. If we’re honest, we’ve probably broken a few promises ourselves. Life’s full of good intentions, but sometimes follow-through is where it all falls apart.

But here’s the amazing thing about God—He never forgets, and He never fails. Every promise He makes, He keeps.

There’s this beautiful verse tucked into the book of Joshua that drives this truth home. Joshua 21:45 says:

“Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.”

Isn’t that powerful?

By this point in the story, God had led the Israelites out of Egypt, through the wilderness, and into the land He had promised them generations before. It didn’t happen overnight. There were battles, delays, doubts, and moments when it looked like everything might fall apart. But through it all, God kept His word. He delivered on every promise He had made.

And that’s not just an Old Testament thing—it’s a forever truth about who God is.

So, what does this mean for us today?

It means…  

• When God says He’s with us, we can believe it—even when we feel alone.
• When He says He has plans to give us a hope and a future, we can hold onto that—especially when the future looks uncertain.
• When He promises peace that passes understanding, grace that’s sufficient, and love that never fails… those aren’t just nice words. They’re promises backed by the character of the One who never breaks His word.

Let’s be real—sometimes it’s hard to trust. Especially when we’re in the middle of waiting. Or hurting. Or wondering how it’s all going to work out. But Joshua 21:45 reminds us to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. God’s track record is flawless. He’s not just able to keep His promises, He delights in doing it.

The same God who was faithful to Israel is faithful to you.

So, if you’re waiting on a promise right now, don’t give up. Keep trusting. Keep walking. Keep praying. The God who never fails is still writing your story, and He hasn’t forgotten what He said.

Not one of His good promises will fail. Not one.

He’s that good. And He’s that faithful.

Want to take it further? Grab a journal or your notes app and list out some of the promises God has made in His Word. Speak them over your life. Hold onto them. Because you can be 100% sure—He’ll come through. He always does.

Thanks for reading.