“Yet he (Abraham) did not waver through unbelief regarding the promises of God, but was strengthened in His faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” Romans 4:20
Faith is a powerful. Abraham believed that God would give him and his wife, Sarah, a child in their old age. God was faithful and He did. The scriptures clearly state that Abraham did not doubt in any form what God had promised them. He trusted God entirely at His word and was credited righteous because of his faith. We too are granted and credited that same righteousness when we believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
How did Abraham have so much faith and trust in God? What did this simple man have that the rest of us struggle with day after day? It starts with a simple decision to come into agreement with God. Just simply believe. When we do this, we are taking on the mind of Christ. With that comes supernatural power and authority behind it. Abraham tapped into this and was able to walk in blessing because of his decision to simple trust. Because of him, we received the inheritance of the blessing of his faithfulness and righteousness. Thank you Abraham for your immaculate example!
I find this reassuring as I look at our world today, especially with where our nation sits economically and politically. There are so many uncertainties before us. The very foundation of our country is being challenged. There seems to be no true security for those who don’t know God. I can’t imagine how anyone who doesn’t know the God of the universe sleeps at night with present circumstances surrounding us. War is eminent, political struggles are out of hand and the economy seems to be slipping into oblivion. But yet, there is hope and it begins with faith! The good news is there is Jesus Christ. When we choose to have faith in the One who can deliver us from these periling times then we have what most can only dream of and that is peace. Peace that surpasses all things!
Let us follow the example of Abraham, not wavering, not weakening, not doubting or mistrusting but instead being strengthened, fully satisfied, and assured in the promises of God. Our faith can change us individually, our children, our marriages, our finances, our nation, and our future. It all begins with knowing the promises of God. We must disciple ourselves to learn them, memorize them, recite them, declare them and live them if we want to see the full blessings come to path.
Abraham was fully assured that God could perform whatever He promised to do. Will you believe with the same radical faith? What is it today that God is asking you to have faith in? How was Abraham able to resist the temptation to doubt God’s promised? What lesson does that offer us and how can we apply it to our lives to glorify God?
Faith is more than a feeling; it is a state of mind. Change your mindset today and give Faith a fighting chance. You will be blessed when you do!
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