SCRIPTURE: Romans (NIV) 4:21 [Abraham] being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. 22 This is why “it was credited to him a righteousness.”
OBSERVATION: The challenge of faith is choosing the right foundation. Faith is no better than the foundation on which it is placed. Life cannot be lived without faith. We put faith in the people from whom we buy our food and those who service our vehicles. When we depend on others, we are exercising faith. Whether they come through or not is not based on our faith but on their faithfulness, on their character. Sometimes we discover that our faith has been placed on something that is untrustworthy.
Abraham’s faith was in God’s promise. Behind the Promise of God is the Character of God. God’s Word is fully trustworthy because God is fully trustworthy. Abraham was fully persuaded. Abraham was a friend of God. He knew God. Abraham’s faith was not faith based on what Abraham commanded God to do, or what Abraham desired God to do; this was faith based on what God promised to do.
APPLICATION: Faith may be weak or strong, but it is not bad. It is the choice as to where I place my faith that is right or wrong. I can make a bad decision to put my faith in my works to get me to heaven. I can make a bad decision to place my faith in an idol. I must make the right decision to put my faith in Him (Jesus) who is trustworthy and capable!
PRAYER: Holy God, you are the only worthy foundation for my faith. You fulfilled your promise to send Jesus, your Son, to die for my sins. I receive Him as my Lord and Savior. My faith is in His sacrifice and that you will honor His sacrifice for my sins. Amen
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