Title: Father Of Faith / Topic: Faith

Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 6; 2 Chronicles 7; Psalm 135; Romans 4

Scripture: Romans 4:18-24
18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead — since he was about a hundred years old — and that Sarah's womb was also dead. 20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. 22 This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness." 23 The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone, 24 but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness — for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.

Observation: What a great man Abraham was. I love the fact that his faith did not require the kind of psyche out that so many believe in today. He did not have to use some special secret to believe his body could produce life. He "faced the fact that his body was as good as dead" yet he maintained solid belief in God. He didn't chant "I can do it. I can do it." over and over to produce results. He left that up to God and simply was "fully persuaded that God would do what he said he would do. And I love the fact that we also can get the same kind of credit for righteousness if we will likewise hold faith in God.

Application: Be thankful. God has given us so much to be thankful for. Think of Abraham and his lonely walk of faith. He did not have the example of the scriptures or others to follow. He set out on his own in obedience to the voice of God.

Prayer: Lord, lead on. May I be a bold follower of you by faith.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.