Romans 3-4, Psalm 134
Romans 4:19-21 (NLT)
“And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb. Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.”
In Romans 4:19–21, Paul spoke about the faith of Abraham in his letter to the church in Rome. Paul wrote that Abraham's faith in what the Lord promised him did not waver, even though the physical reality of both him and Sarah made the birth of a child impossible. Paul wrote that Abraham's faith did not weaken but was strengthened. Abraham was fully persuaded that Father-God was able to do whatever He promised.
What struck me about these verses that I've read and heard so many times is the physical impossibility of Abraham and Sarah having a child. Abraham was about one hundred years old, and Sarah was decades past her childbearing years. But Abraham's faith in the Lord was absolute. Abraham was fully convinced that if Father-God promised he would have a child with Sarah, then that promise would come true sooner or later. Paul even acknowledged in these verses that Abraham did not deny the reality of his age and that, at one hundred years of age, “he was as good as dead.”
Bible scholars tell us that Abraham was seventy-five years old when the Lord promised to make him a great nation. Abraham had to wait twenty-five years before Sarah bore him a son, and Paul tells us Abraham's faith grew stronger, not weaker. Abraham's faith grew over time, and a Bible commentary I read noted that Abraham did not wait passively for the Lord's promise. Abraham's faith was demonstrated by his actions, and Paul tells us that Abraham continued to give glory to the Lord as he trusted Him to fulfill His promise. There are a few things in my life that I believe the Lord has promised me that have not yet come to pass, but reading these verses strengthens my faith that Father-God will do whatever He has promised me.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is faithful to His promises to His people—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus' name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord's love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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