Daily Scripture

No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. (Romans 4 v 20)

Daily Reflection

Paul is referring here to the Genesis account of Abraham and Sarah.

When he was 75 years old, God said to Abraham that he and his wife Sarah would have a son. When Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah 90, their son Isaac was born. He continued to trust God and have faith in His promise, even though it took 25 years to fulfil!

Here is a lesson for us all - if God says He will do something, He does it. Our job is simply to trust Him. His timing is always perfect. Abraham is called the father of faith because of his response to God when God asked him to leave his homeland, and receiving a son in his old age. He trusted that God’s plan was good. Even now, some Jewish texts refer to Abraham as “friend of God’. Abraham wasn’t perfect - he had doubts and questioned God, but, regardless, his faith in God stood the test of time. Friend of God, if you are waiting for God’s promise to become reality in your life, be encouraged by Abraham. Grow strong in your faith by giving glory to God. Be fully convinced that God is able to do what He has promised.

Vicki Young