He Staggered Not

"(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah's womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness." Romans 4:17-22

The Lord has given us many promises too, just as He gave Abraham! Abraham's faith was strong. We as believers can experience the fullness the Lord has offered too... FAITH IS REQUIRED! As we mature in our walk, our faith grows. Each trial and triumph as well as our failures all help us grow in our reliance upon the Lord. That faith that began as the tiny mustard seed, eventually will grow into the size of a great tree (Luke 13:19). We can take Him at His Word and TRUST what He says He will do, will be DONE. We in our humanness allow doubt to creep in and when this happens it affects every area of our lives.

The trial of patience: Look at Abraham! His age, his body, his wife Sara and the "deadness of her womb". She was well past child bearing years, as were the loins of Abraham- You know how many today would say, "well, I guess it just wasn't meant to be... it must've just been a thought in my crazy head!"... Countless would walk away from a beautiful promise!  With the attitude "God took too long" or "wow, what a joke!" Would Abraham and Sarah saw the promise come to life, watching Sarah's belly grow and the joyous birth of Isaac? NO! Abraham took God at His Word, his faith GREW, He BELIEVED what the Lord had in store (regardless of how LONG he had to wait) that it was the Lord's will. They saw past the "physical evidence" and gripped ahold of the unseen! A prime example of "...The just shall live by faith." Romans 1:17 Which is WHY "it was imputed to him for righteousness".

So no matter what your circumstances are, be patient, let the LORD work! He is true to His promises and He is FAITHFUL to complete them! The very work He's started in you and I, will be completed one fine day too! Don't stagger... fully BELIEVE! "For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him." Job 23:14 Pull out that Bible and start standing on God's promises for your life! When kids aren't listening or misbehaving... "And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children." Isaiah 54:13. When the bills start piling up and work is minimal to none... "Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved."  Psalm 55:22. When health is failing... "Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me;..." Psalm 6:2. When the enemy starts to attack your mind... "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." Philippians 4:8

There will be countless things in this life beyond your control. You can allow the enemy to steal your joy, or you CAN stand firm in knowing GOD IS ABLE and WILL PERFORM the very things He has appointed for you! His will be done. You can't do it, you weren’t created to do it, you can't fix it nor change it on your own. The Lord is building FAITH in your walk with Him. Cling to Him, His Word, be steadfast in prayer, give Him your burdens and worries, STOP looking at the physical impossibilities of man and GRIP tight to the Lord!

"Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations." Deuteronomy 7:9

Praise Him in your storm and when that mountain is victoriously conquered; shout it from the rooftops! "I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations." Psalm 89:1

His love is real, His promises are true. He is faithful to the very end. His love is unconditional and He requires total reliance upon Him. Allow that seed of faith to grow in this life you've given to Him. Trust Him with it! He's given all we need to make it through, but the tough part is allowing Him to do it. He wants to help you in your time of need. Grant God your hand and allow Him to prove all He is. His Word is life, grants peace and pertains to every situation we face!  

Jesus said, “…, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

Love in Christ,
Michelle James