Promises, promises

Words to live by… Genesis 21:1-5

Isn’t God incredible? No matter how bleak our situation may be we know God is going to keep his promise to us. When our faith is challenged God proves himself faithful. Sarah could not possibly give birth at ninety years old. Abraham found it so hard to believe God’s promise of a son that he bought into Sarah’s plan to help God work it out through Hagar. Did God need their help? Does he ever need us to work out the details of his promises? No. The answer is NO. Our responsibility is to ‘trust’ God. That’s our greatest weakness and strength. When we don’t trust him, we can really thwart his plans for us. When we do trust him we become a shining example to the unbeliever, and gain spiritual strength. God really requires very little of us. Our main focus needs to be on loving others and resting in God’s promises. It comes down to - not what we are, but who we are. Whether we work as a grocer, lawyer, doctor, homemaker, or anything in-between, our relationship with God is what positions us in the Kingdom. Power with God is not wrapped up in a title or career, but rather our understanding of who we are in Christ. We are His children. We are the apple of His eye--highly favored children and destined to rule and reign eternally as Kings and Priests. Enjoy the promise.