Tamar - Her Promise

Tamar - Her Promise

The story in Genesis 38 reveals nothing about Tamar’s knowledge of God’s hand in the events of her life. More than likely, she was totally unaware of the power of God at work. But he was at work nevertheless, bringing good out of tragedy and blessing out of less than honorable events.

That’s the beauty of this story. God’s power to bring positive things from the negative, even sinful, events of our lives is just as much at work now as in Tamar’s day. We may not see it today or tomorrow — or perhaps ever — but we can trust the God we love to do what he loves: bring blessing to us in spite of ourselves.

Promises in Scripture

Not one of all the good promises the LORD your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been fulfilled; not one has failed.

— Joshua 23:14

Your ways, O God, are holy.
What god is so great as our God?

— Psalm 77:13

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

— Romans 8:28