Amos 6-7, Romans 4: 16-25, Romans 5: 1-11, Psalm 111
Romans 4: 19-21 (ESV)
“He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body,
which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he
considered the barrenness of Sarah's womb. No unbelief made him waver
concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory
to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.”
In verses 19 through 21 from Romans 4, Paul talks about the Abraham’s
faith when Father-God told him he would be the father of many nations. Abraham didn’t
think that what the Lord said was impossible given his circumstances. Abraham
was about a hundred years old and considered dead, and his wife was a few years
younger but was unable to have children. Abraham’s faith was in Father-God, and
his faith did not waver. He was fully convinced of the Lord’s power to perform
miracles in his and Sarah’s bodies. Abraham’s faith was so strong that he gave
glory and praised the Lord. Paul tells us that Abraham’s faith is an example of
and a model to follow for believers in Jesus Christ. I heard a preacher say
that faith does not ignore reality. A person of faith acknowledges reality but
believes in their heart the power of Father-God to perform miracles in impossible
circumstances. Father-God can bring light and life to situations that are dead
like Sarah’s womb. To have faith like Father Abraham, we must be fully
convinced and persuaded of the promises of Father-God and have total confidence
in his ability to deliver them. In my faith journey, I explored other gods and
religions. But I never saw and experienced the signs, wonders, and miracles
that belief in Jesus Christ performed in my life and those of my fellow believers.
I may not have the depth of faith of Abraham, but I am fully convinced and persuaded
that I believe in a God who is faithful and will bring life and miracles to where
there is no life.
If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on these Bible verses and
you want to experience a God that will bring miracles to your life through faith
in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:
Heavenly Father, I admit that I’ve sinned. I repent. I
believe in my heart you raised Jesus from the dead. I confess with my mouth
Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I‘ve received forgiveness by the blood
of Jesus. I am saved in Jesus’ name, Amen.
If you prayed that prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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