This is hymn 49 of the Open Heavens daily devotion written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
HYMN 49: STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD
1. Standing On The Promises Of Christ Our King,
Thro’ Eternal Ages Let His Praises Ring:
Glory In The Highest, I Will Shout And Sing,
Standing On The Promises Of God.
Refrain:
Standing, Standing,
Standing On The Promises Of God My Savior;
Standing, Standing,
I’m Standing On The Promises Of God.
2. Standing On The Promises That Can-Not Fail,
When The Howling Storms Of Doubt And Fear Assail
By The Living Word Of God I Shall Prevail,
Standing On The Promises Of God.
[Refrain]
3. Standing On The Promises I Now Can See
Perfect, Present Cleansing In The Blood For Me;
Standing In The Liberty Where Christ Makes Free,
Standing On The Promises Of God.
[Refrain]
4. Standing On The Promises Of Christ, The Lord,
Bound To Him Eternally By Love’s Strong Cord,
Overcoming Daily With The Spirit’s Sword,
Standing On The Promises Of God.
[Refrain]
STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD HYMN COMMENTARY
Beloved in Christ, in a world of uncertainty, shifting opinions, and unstable foundations, the child of God has been given an immovable place to stand. This vibrant hymn, “Standing on the Promises of God,” is a declaration of confidence, a strategy for warfare, and a testimony of security. It directs us away from the sinking sand of our circumstances and feelings to the solid rock of God’s covenantal promises in Christ.
Why Sing This Hymn
We sing this hymn to affirm our active faith in the reliability of God’s Word, to fortify ourselves against spiritual attack, and to celebrate the stability and victory that come from basing our entire life on what God has said. It is a hymn of defiance against doubt and a proclamation of triumph through truth.
1. It is a Hymn of Eternal Praise and Present Position (Verse 1)
Our standing is not on a philosophy, but on a person and his pronouncements: “the promises of Christ, our King.” This position of security is the very grounds for our eternal praise—“Thro’ eternal ages let His praises ring.” Because His promises are yea and amen (2 Corinthians 1:20), our praise can be confident and ceaseless. The act of “standing” is the posture of faith that actively receives and relies upon what God has spoken. We glory, shout, and sing from this secure foundation.
2. It is a Hymn of Unfailing Assurance in Spiritual Storms (Verse 2)
This verse tests our foundation against life’s fiercest gales: “the howling storms of doubt and fear.” When these assail, the character of the promise is our defense: they “cannot fail.” Our prevailing power is not found in positive thinking, but in the “living Word of God” (Hebrews 4:12)—the active, powerful, and eternal truth that silences lies and calms the soul. In the storm, we do not retreat; we stand firmer on the specific promise that counteracts the specific fear.
3. It is a Hymn of Present Cleansing and Glorious Liberty (Verse 3)
Here, the hymn makes our standing intensely personal and present. We don’t just stand on future hopes, but on present realities. We can “see”—have assurance of—“perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me.” This is the promise of forgiveness and purity, right now. From that cleansing flows “liberty where Christ makes free.” Our standing is on the promise of freedom from sin’s guilt, power, and condemnation (John 8:36).
4. It is a Hymn of Bound Security and Daily Conquest (Verse 4)
Our standing is not a cold, legal transaction; it is the fruit of a loving, eternal union. We are “Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord.” This secure relationship equips us for daily conflict. The “Spirit’s sword,” which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:17), is our weapon for “overcoming daily.”Our daily victories in holiness and spiritual warfare are achieved not by our strength, but by wielding the very promises upon which we stand. The promise and the weapon are one and the same.
The Refrain: The Heart’s Steadfast Confession
The repeated, emphatic “Standing, standing” is more than a lyric; it is a confession of faith, a mantra for the soul under pressure. It reaffirms our choice and our position: we are planted on the promises of God our Savior.
A Word for Your Spirit Today
Are you facing a storm of doubt, fear, or circumstance that threatens to sweep you off your feet? This hymn calls you to plant yourself—to consciously, deliberately stand—on a specific promise of God.
Open His Word. Find a promise that speaks to your need. It may be a promise of His presence (Hebrews 13:5), His provision (Philippians 4:19), His cleansing (1 John 1:9), or His peace (John 14:27). Choose to stand on it. Declare it against the howling wind. Wield it as your sword against the enemy’s lies.
You are bound to Christ by love. His promises cannot fail. So, stand firm today, not on your own resolve, but on the eternal, unfailing, living promises of your King. From that position, your praise will ring out, and your victory is sure.
Stand firm in the Lord.
In the name of Jesus, the Amen to all God’s promises, Amen.
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