Apostle Peter tells us what is the chief aim of the promises of God. It is for us to become partakers of His divine nature. “By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” II Peter 1:4 NKJV

How can we maximally profit from the promises of God? Firstly, they should serve as faith boosters or supplements. We understand that the promises of God are yea and amen. The writer of Hebrews tells us that backing every promise of God is also the oath. That makes it impossible for God to go back on His word. This should inspire unwavering faith in the Lord. Secondly, they should be our motivation for prayer. How could mortal man attempt an appearance before the Divine except He Himself had given the invitation? This is where we draw our confidence to approach the presence of our holy God.

Finally, apart from being a motivation for prayer, the promises should be the plea in prayers. Isaiah 41:21 says, ‘“Present your case,” says the LORD. “Bring forth your strong reasons,” says the King of Jacob.’ Doesn’t that sound like something legal? That’s right. Remember He is the Judge of all; if you must win your case you’ve got to show reasons. And there are no better reasons than the promises of the Judge Himself. Everyone who had won great victory in prayer knew this secret. Jacob, when in danger of meeting Esau, reminded God of how He told him to return to his father’s house, and promised to be with him. If you must be effective in prayer, you must be familiar with what God promised. If it is not on the list of His promises, God is not obligated.