Where does the secret strength of faith lie? It lies in the nourishment it receives. Faith studies the promise: an outpouring of God's grace and love. It says, "God gave this promise out of love and grace, so surely His Word will be fulfilled." Faith reflects on who made the promise. It's not about the promise's greatness, but its author. It recalls that God cannot lie, is all-powerful, and never changes. Faith is certain the promise will be kept. It remembers why the promise was given—for God's glory. Faith trusts that God will never tarnish His own name, so the promise will stand.

Faith looks to the incredible work of Christ as clear proof of the Father's commitment to fulfill His Word. "He did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all; how will He not also graciously give us all things?" Faith reflects on the past. Its battles have strengthened it and its victories have given it courage. Faith recalls God has never failed, not once. It remembers moments of peril when deliverance came, times of need when strength was provided. It declares, "I will never believe He can change and abandon His servant now. The Lord has helped me so far, and He'll help me still." Thus, faith sees each promise in light of the promise-giver, confidently declaring, "Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all my days!"