Also for Us

 

Also for Us

Romans 4: ¹⁸ Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, “So shall your offspring be.” ¹⁹ Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. ²⁰ Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, ²¹ being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. ²² This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” ²³ The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, ²⁴ but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. ²⁵ He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

 

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As the preacher preached, I prayed for the people. Some of the fortunate had shoes but most did not. After hours of singing and a message that stirred the heart, many people gave their lives to CHRIST. They were filled with hope. Two years later when I returned, a person I had a long conversation with, was now spreading that hope.

 

It is exciting to hear what GOD is doing in other folk’s lives.

It is exciting to hear that GOD is still doing great things even in very tumultuous times.

It is exciting to hear people who are filled with hope because of GOD’s promise for them.

 

Paul finishes writing about Abraham explaining that he had hope in GOD against all odds. Abraham and Sarah, being very old, conceived a child against all “hope.” GOD did what HE promised and because of this, many people were given hope.

 

GOD wants me to have hope.

GOD wants me to remember the many great things HE has done and know HE will keep doing them.

GOD wants me to “not waiver through unbelief” regarding HIS promise for me.

 

Difficult times happen and when prayers for specific things seem to not be heard, we feel left out of the promise. BUT GOD is still there providing grace to those who are hurting. “What about me?” or “What about my family?” Yes, GOD sees you and your family and loves you. This hope was written just for you. I am glad GOD gives me eternal hope.

 

Does the situation you are facing seem hopeless?

Do you feel worn out asking GOD for the same thing over and over?

Will you believe HE has the power to do just as HE promises and allow HIM to guide your heart to see HE loves you and your family, in spite of the current situation?