Today’s Reading: 2 Chronicles 6; 2 Chronicles 7; Psalm 135; Romans 4
Scripture: Romans 4:18-22
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."
Observation: I love this section about faith. Paul gives us so many insights here. Verse 19 is awesome! Abraham had strong faith, yet did not deny the facts. But he didn't let the facts weaken his faith because he was "fully persuaded that God had the power to do what he had promised."
Application: Faith is not psyching myself up through some kind of mantra. It is being fully persuaded that God has the power to do what he says he will do. And then faith is trusting God for the results. Abraham moved forward with his life -- he didn't get stuck wishing and hoping and praying for a son. And in due season, God brought these things to reality. Faith is trusting God to be God, both in the ability to do anything and everything, and in the directing of events and the bringing about of his will. This kind of faith lets me rest in the Lord and trust in him and not feel the need to make it happen myself. That is God's job.
Prayer: Lord, I thank you that you do your job well. Help me to not waver in my faith regardless of the circumstances. I am convinced that you are able to do all that you have promised. Show me how to cooperated with your will so that I can receive your maximum blessing and greatest fruitfulness.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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