Rizpah - Her Promise

Rizpah - Her Promise

Rizpah’s consistency and tenacity is a lesson for all who are inclined to give up when the going gets tough. Out of love and a need to do what was right, she stuck out bad weather, cold, fatigue, and wild animals to protect her dead sons. Finally, someone in authority took notice and did something. Her faithfulness was rewarded, and she could rest.

God promises the same to us. He asks us only to be faithful and to leave the rest up to him. Whatever the situation — harsh parents, unloving spouses, rebellious children, financial difficulties, sickness, or death — God knows and will uphold and provide in his time.

Promises in Scripture

The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in his sight.

— 2 Samuel 22:25

For the LORD loves the just
and will not forsake his faithful ones.

— Psalm 37:28

Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:

Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.

— Lamentations 3:21 – 23