Divine Guarantee: Assurance of Hope and Help Through Changing Times

By Dr. Chinyere Almona

The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

—Deuteronomy 31:8 (NIV)

This verse represents the ultimate guarantee of hope and help. When we are on the verge of something new—a job, relationship, family, or neighborhood—we may easily go from excitement to anxiety. In these times, having firm assurance that all will be well can change everything. It can give us peace of mind and alleviate all our worries.

In Divine Guarantee, author Dr Chinyere Almona shares her own experiences of venturing into the unknown at different stages in life and desiring certainty that even if something goes wrong, things will still turn out well. The words of encouragement in the verse above assured her that God would be with her and helped her know that there are no guarantees except those given by the God who made the heavens and the earth.

If you are in the middle of major transitions or significant uncertainties, you too can find hope and assurance as you contemplate something new, difficult, or problematic. This personal testimony and study seeks to guide you toward a better understanding of the assurance and peace of mind that comes only from God.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Sep 13, 2019
• ISBN: 9781973671848

Dr. Chinyere Almona

Dr. Chinyere Almona is a versatile inspirational speaker and dynamic Bible teacher; her overarching purpose is to inspire people to love and live by the Word of God. She is also the author of five other books. She has been involved in active ministerial work for over twenty-eight years. She is passionate about leadership and people development. In her spare time, she provides guidance and counseling for women, youths, and teenagers. She lives in Lagos, Nigeria where she serves alongside her husband, Pastor Obi Almona, at RCCG New Dawn Parish, Surulere. They are blessed with three very amazing children.

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DEDICATION

This is my third book, and three is the number of the Trinity.

Therefore, I dedicate this book to the Trinity.

To God, my Father, for loving me so dearly;

to Jesus, His Son, for dying on the cross to save me;

and to the Holy Spirit, for His guidance, help, and power in my life.

COMMENDATIONS FOR THE BOOK

Divine Guarantee is a treasure and can be an anchor for anyone in these troubled times when the hearts of many fail them for fear of what may come. Having a book that focuses on the credibility and capability of God at a time like this can be likened to having a refreshing glass of cold water on a hot desert afternoon.

The desire of the author is for those who read the book to take God’s guarantee in Deuteronomy 31:8 as a firm assurance of hope and help through the changing times of our lives, whatever they may be. She communicates this by using a combination of references to relevant scripture passages, writings drawn from authentic classical authors such as C. S. Lewis and John Bunyan, lyrics from inspirational songs as appropriate, and her own personal stories and experiences.

Personally, while reading the chapter on the presence of God, I experienced His manifest presence and a firm assurance that God is with me, will never leave or forsake me, and can give me His undivided attention irrespective of the number of people calling on Him simultaneously. The book gave me renewed hope and stronger faith in the Lord who has a strong track record of capability to do what He says He will do, and I pray that you find this too as you read it.

—Funmi Olukeye

Speaker, consultant, lawyer

Heleq Consults Ltd., Abuja, Nigeria

In Divine Guarantee, Chinyere Almona once more illuminates God’s love for us in her usual simple but powerful style, which is bound to have a great impact on you. She uses a short scripture verse and builds context around it, using your life in a manner that will leave you wondering whether she is aware of what is going on in it. She is reflective and real in a beautiful way. As with her first book, Divine Orchestration, Chinyere touches your heart at the core and invites you to reflect on your life and to ask yourself, Why do I worry so much? She preaches the gospel of a loving Father in heaven who is all knowing, all powerful, and merciful. This is certainly a must-have and a must-read. May the Almighty God go before you, be with you, and never leave you or forsake you.

—Catherine Musakali

Chairperson, the Women on Boards Network

Corporate governance specialist, Nairobi, Kenya

A Christian, like every other human being, is not immune to the challenges that life throws each passing day. In many cases, problems are magnified simply because we fail to understand the character of God and often lack appreciation of His ways.

Divine Guarantee serves as an eye-opener into the modus operandi of the Almighty God in dealing with those He has called as His own. We are drawn into a deep revelation of the personality, character, and power of God, which combine to strengthen our belief in His ability and willingness to meet us at every point of our needs. The book further reiterates the need for present-day believers to consciously dwell in the presence of God to fully benefit from the Divine Guarantee. Reading this book unlocks the profound treasures in the Bible that every believer should have at their fingertips to enjoy the kingdom life to its fullest.

—Pastor Ben Anwuri

Pastor in charge of RCCG, the Potters House

Luton, United Kingdom

Divine Guarantee reflects on personal revelations and experiences of the author, who inadvertently had been through a lot of deep and rich encounters that are worth learning from. Hebrews 6:18 concludes that by two unchangeable things, His promise and His oath, which make it impossible for God ever to prove false or deceive us, we who have fled to Him for refuge might have mighty indwelling strength and strong encouragement to grasp and hold fast the hope appointed for us and set before us. God cannot lie. Therefore when He makes a covenant, He keeps it. When He makes a statement, He means it. When He proclaims the truth, we can believe it.

This book lucidly offers profound insight into the author’s deep personal life and encounters, which bear out some incredible testimonies to what a believer can accomplish. The book has enough sparks to light a thousand fires in every reader’s heart as they confront various circumstances daily.

—Dr. Sola Oduwole

Pastor in charge of RCCG, SA Province 2

Cape Town, South Africa

Hilariously, I will say that Divine Guarantee is about the P’s of God: the person, preceding power, presence, promise, and peace of God. God in His divinity is all encompassing, and that is why His guarantee is sure. His word is yea and amen, something more than gold and silver. My sister, the author of this book, always thrills me with her divine-oriented books. If you digest this book, the result will be a testimony.

—Engr. Abinye C. Nwankwo, CMRP, MNSE

Coordinator, Children/Teens Ministry

Chapel of the Transfiguration, IAUE, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

Divine Guarantee is a bold book that showcases the unquestionable integrity of God. Chinyere uses the undisputable scripture that God will never leave or forsake us. This is a promise we can literally take to the bank.

Much of the book emphasizes the fact that God has never failed and does not go back on His promises. Chinyere explains in detail and with examples His unfailing love and promises to us, His children. What a joy and comfort to know that we can rely on the words of an unfailing God and never be let down.

This book will help the reader see the vastness and strength of our God and know that no matter what situation or circumstance we are in, His promise to us is unbreakable.

Thank you, Chinyere, for taking the time to reinforce for us this quality of our