One-minute read.
Abram, also known as Abraham, speaks to God for the first time in this chapter. Centered around the Lord’s delay in fulfilling His promises, Abram wants to know how the Creator will fulfill His word. When God answers, He does so in a vision, telling His faithful servant not to fear; Abram will receive his reward and become the father of multitudes.
Everyone waits for something. As Christ’s followers, we receive His promises and wait for them to come to fruition. When one door closes, we spend time in the hallway until the next one opens. What we do in the hall matters, maybe even more than what we do once God takes us into the next room.
Ron and I opened a new business, requiring us to travel to the bank to create an account. Knowing the financial institute and its reputation for slow customer service, I took my Bible. While sitting in the lobby, I began reading the day’s plan and taking notes, knowing our time would eventually come, and it did. By keeping my eyes on the Lord, I didn’t get irritated but maintained His peace, trusting His promises. Eventually, the door opened, and we entered the next room.
Life requires waiting; when we keep our eyes on the Lord, we can learn to wait expectantly, and with assurance that His promises will come true, we have nothing to fear.
Prayer:
Lord,
Thank You for Your word that guides and directs our paths. Please help us lean into Your promises when we get impatient. Let us faithfully follow You as Abram did.
IJNIP. Amen
I am encouraged to have found you,a woman of faith and great desires to put hope on those who are broken,it’s sad to see a mother like me sleep hungry and have nothing to offer for her kids,I feel defeated and tired but with assurance that my God will level the mountains and supply all our needs,we are outside ,no food no where or no one to give us refuge only crying to God who knows me by my names Sarah and who who knew me before I was out in my mother’s womb and who knows the reason I have to go through this with this little innocent children.