“Signs” (for unbelievers) are a token of a fact, not immediately or outwardly observable; intended to invoke repentance, for faith. [Pastor]
Because Israel would not believe, despite all the “signs” (works) shown to them, in Egyptian bondage; God swore that they would not enter into His [promised] rest.
[Numbers 14:11, 5, 7-8; Hebrews 3:9-11]
On the other hand, “promises” (for believers) are an express assurance that something will or will not be done; for “apprehending,” for participating; “that we might be partakers of (His) divine nature.” [Pastor; 2 Peter 1:4]
The just shall live, and walk, by his faith; and not by sight. If we don't see 'all things' lining up, according to what He has (promised), stop being transfixed, bewitched, or spellbound, looking at (the things); and, instead, lift up your head and your hands in worship; “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith;” and you will apprehend the “promises.”
[Habakkuk 2:4; 2 Cor 5:7; Pastor; Heb 12:2]
ThenSingsMySoul:
SHOUT TO THE LORD, ALL THE EARTH, LET US SING;
POWER AND MAJESTY, PRAISE TO (OUR) KING!
MOUNTAINS BOW DOWN AND THE SEAS WILL ROAR
AT THE SOUND OF YOUR NAME.
I SING FOR JOY AT THE WORK OF YOUR HANDS,
FOREVER I'LL LOVE YOU, FOREVER I'LL STAND.
NOTHING COMPARES TO THE PROMISE (WE) HAVE IN YOU
