We live in a world of tremendous technological advances and material comfort, and yet more and more people—many among the young—struggle with despair and hopelessness. A powerful antidote is found in the remarkable promises made to us by Jesus Christ in the gospels.

This book invites readers to “take Jesus at his word” and draw strength from what he promises, both in their current circumstances and for what awaits us in the life to come. For some people, his promises seem to be good to be true. But they are true, and he proves it. For others, the temptation is not that the promises are too good, but that they are too bad: they could never be worthy to receive what God wants to give. But Jesus first spoke these promises to weak, sinful, people, and that is whom he addresses now.

This book offers reflection on the promises great and small made by Christ and shows how they can speak to our hearts to offer a path through the challenges of this life. We also see how Jesus’ earthly promises point to a fulfillment far beyond anything we can imagine in this world.

Written in a straightforward, non-technical style, this book helps the reader pause and ponder the words of Jesus, so often stale from repeated hearing. His promises are great indeed, nothing less than the path to life eternal!

“Jesus’ words are deeper than the letters on the page, and Walsh takes us on a deep dive into ten of Our Lord’s promises that do more than uplift us. The nuggets mined from these carefully selected words not only enrich us, but they demonstrate the heart of God and the depth of his love and bounteous care.” 
—Steve Ray, Author, Upon This Rock: St. Peter and the Primacy of Rome in Scripture and the Early Church