God Keeps His Promises

“I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not! For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.” – Romans 11:1

Romans 11 opens with a powerful question: “Has God cast away His people?” Paul’s answer is emphatic—“Certainly not!” (Romans 11:1, NKJV). This chapter ties together the threads of Romans 9 and 10, reminding us that even when people are unfaithful, God remains faithful. It’s a living reflection of Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God…” Whether we’re facing loss, sickness, uncertainty, or success, God is weaving it all together for our good. The imagery of grafted branches may stretch our understanding, but the message is clear—God is working, even when we don’t see it. His promises are not fragile. They are anchored in His character. Just as He has not abandoned Israel, He will not abandon us.

Paul uses his own life as proof. He says, in essence, “Look at me—I’m living evidence that God hasn’t cast away His people.” Paul wasn’t saved because he was softening or seeking. He was on his way to persecute Christians, full of rage and religious pride. And yet, in that moment of rebellion, God met him. Sovereignly. Suddenly. Graciously. Paul’s transformation wasn’t gradual—it was divine intervention. His life became a testimony of God’s mercy and power. And that same mercy is still at work today. If God could save Paul, He can save anyone. If He kept His promises to Israel, He will keep His promises to you. Philippians 1:6 reminds us, “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it…” God finishes what He starts.

So what does this mean for us? It means we can trust God’s faithfulness even when we feel faithless. It means our lives—like Paul’s—can be living examples of grace. It means that in seasons of doubt, we can look back and say, “Certainly not—God has not cast me away.” Let your life be a testimony. Let your story reflect His glory. And when others question whether God is still working, point to the evidence in your own journey. He is faithful. He is present. And He is not done.

“Paul’s answer is not a theory—it is himself. He is living proof that God has not cast away His people. The grace that saved him is the same grace that will save others.”
— Martyn Lloyd-Jones