Big Shoes! (part 2)

Yesterday we noted the “footprints” of Abraham -- the “faith prints” they represented -- and that such should be trailing behind our life as well. What marked Abraham’s “faith prints”? Continuing on in Romans chapter four, Paul provided several descriptions of Abraham’s faith in which we also would do well to strive to walk. Our life is to be lived in a manner in which our own “faith prints” can be clearly seen, being suitable for others to follow because we share (or exemplify) the faith of Abraham. ( Romans 4:16) Though today we will consider only a portion of the following text (Lord Willing we will focus on more over the next few days), let us ponder the depth of Abraham’s “faith print” and how our own measures up next to it.

We read. . .
“(17) as it is written, ’I have made you the father of many nations’ -- in the presence of THE GOD IN WHOM HE BELIEVED, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist. (18) In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, ’So shall your offspring be.’ (19) 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. (20) No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, (21) fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.” ( Romans 4:17-21 ESV)

Faith begins by having it properly focused ON GOD since our own perceptions of Him can either empower us to fulfill great things to His glory or limit what we allow Him to do in and through us. To believe God exists and that He also rewards those who seek Him ( Hebrews 11:6) should powerfully impact the manner in which we live. Paul noted THE GOD in Whom Abraham believed is THE ONE “who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do no exist.” ( Romans 4:17) That is powerful! When we believe in THE GOD Who has such ability, why would there be any question as to what God will fulfill in accordance with all He has promised?

Like Abraham, this is THE GOD in Whose presence we live! Also, like Abraham, we don’t have to know how God will work things out before we step forward in faith. Abraham was willing to follow God while trusting Him to work out the details and each time God provided! May our faith be anchored in THE GOD Who is, was, and ever will be! We can depend on His faithfulness!

Have a great day FOLLOWING THE ONE WHO CAN WORK OUT THE DETAILS!
Carl

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