The Promise Comes By Faith

Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.

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.” 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. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise 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. This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”

Romans 4:16-22

God is able to give, as we have asked. It will be in His time.

Praying will bring a sense of peace as we are assured that God will keep our souls. Years go by since we have sat in a Church with our kids, and sometimes with our grand children. You are assured that God will keep their souls, no matter what happens on this earth.

There may be times of wondering for some of our children, and even outright rebellion for others. Sometimes we may wonder about God’s faithfulness.

Remember the reminder for us to trust. It should be encouraging to us. We tell God our request. We remember that He cares. We know He is powerful. We thank Him for His faithfulness.

Some lessons of patience take a long time to learn.

Our Daily Bread – November 25, 2014