No unbelief or distrust made him [Abraham] waver (doubtingly question)
concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong and was empowered by faith
as he gave praise and glory to God, fully satisfied and assured that God was
able and mighty to keep His word and to do what He had promised.
~ Romans 4:20-21 (amplified bible)
God keeps His promises to us. Sometimes that's hard for us to believe, when
we've been failed by man so many times. Promises today are easily broken, and
lightly given. They don't seem to have any meaning anymore. The biggest
promise of all, the marriage vow, has become nothing more than a casual
'commitment', easily entered into, and more easily broken. Parents abandon
their families, in 'search' of themselves, leaving their spouse and children
with little or no remorse.....In a world like this, it can be hard to believe
in the promises of God. And harder to believe that He doesn't lie.
Numbers 23:19 says, 'God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man,
that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has he spoken,
and will He not make it good?' God is worthy of your trust - He can be
depended on to keep His promises, no matter what.
Abraham chose to believe God's promise of a son, when he was 100 years old and
his wife was 90 years old. Impossible with man, but possible with God! He
set aside his doubts and believed that God would keep His word, and God did.
Right now, in whatever situation you're in, choose to cling to and believe the
promises of God..."I will never leave you or forsake you"..."I am faithful and
just to forgive you your sins"..."My God shall supply all your need according
to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus"
"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who
promised is faithful" ~ Hebrews 10:23
Lord, thank You for Your promises that we find in Your word. Help us to trust
You, to turn to You even though promises made by men have been broken in the
past. Strengthen our belief, help us to let go of our unbelief as we choose
to trust You. Heal our hurts, help us to forgive those who have broken
promises to us, remove from us any bitterness that is keeping us from
surrendering to You fully and completely. For those of us who are struggling,
provide for us in a miraculous way. Fill us with Your peace as we pursue You,
Dear Lord.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
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