Two brothers ran into the kitchen to get a drink after playing outside. On the table sat a bowl full of eggs their mom was about to boil.

“I’ll give you a dollar if you’ll let me break three of these on your head,” said the older brother.

“Promise?” the younger one asked.

“Yes, of course I promise,” the older brother answered.

The two brothers grabbed the three eggs and ran back outside. Shortly after, the first egg dripped down the younger brother’s face, but he didn’t care. He had his heart set on the promise of the dollar. The second egg cracked and ran warmly down his brow. The boy stood there waiting for the third egg, but his older brother darted off laughing instead.

“What about the third one?” the younger brother called out, soaking in the slimy, sticky mess of the first two eggs.

“I’m not breaking the third one,” the older brother called back, “because that would cost me a dollar!”

Life often serves up broken promises. People disappoint us. Leaders mislead us. And over time, trust cracks like an egg spilling its contents over us.

So, how do we know God keeps His promises? Why should we believe Him? We know this because of the history of God’s prophecy. What He has said would come true has come true, and we have witnessed the unfolding of this time and time again.

How can the fulfillment of these promises and prophecies help strengthen your faith?

• Discover His promises. Just as God fulfilled the prophecies, He keeps all His promises. As you read the Bible, trust what He says and build your life on His promises.

• Trust His plan. If your future seems uncertain, leave it in God’s hands. Just as God can orchestrate the fulfillment of so many prophecies in Jesus Christ, He will work in your life. He knows what lies ahead for you, and He will be with you.

• Search His prophecies. Use a Bible dictionary or concordance to look up all the Old Testament prophecies about Jesus. Consider how each prophecy underscores the truth of who Jesus is.

God keeps His promises. God is dependable and faithful. He sent Jesus as the Messiah just as He said He would. He will prove Himself trustworthy to you if you will seek Him.