Hebrews 11: 20 It was faith that made Isaac promise blessings for
the future to Jacob and Esau.
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“I don’t know how to do this” was my statement to a person
who was building a team. “Don’t worry about that” was his reply to my concern.
I had not lead a team as large as he was going to place me over and I was
concerned that I could fail. “Don’t worry” was his reply.
- I did not know I was being watched over.
- I did not know that it was not about “my” performance rather that I was part of something bigger.
- I did not know that it was not about “my” abilities, rather it was much greater than me.
Paul, the assumed writer, gave another example of faith that
was a continuation of Abraham’s blessing. He briefly mentioned Isaac, possibly
due to the fact that people referred to him in a revered way. Abraham, Isaac
and Jacob were an imperfect human shadow of the trinity of GOD. They were used in
spite of their imperfections.
My Observations:
- Isaac was part of the promise made to Abraham, so even if he made mistakes, he was blessed.
- GOD promised Abraham that his descendants would be blessed and as numerous as sand or stars.
- GOD sees my sins and still uses me, in spite of my sins.
Imperfect people doing imperfect things to birth perfection
seems impossible. I mean, lies, deception and hurt were the makeup of the
family of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. The whole story seemed quite messed up. Yet
GOD blessed them in spite of them. HIS blessings could not be stopped by their
sins.
GOD saw what they would do and say and had a purpose for
humanity, namely the birth of JESUS. HE somehow wants to use imperfect people
to tell HIS perfect story of redemption. I am glad I do not have to be perfect
and that GOD can use me in spite of my sins.
Challenge
- Why does the writer use this example?
- Have you ever thought you needed to be perfect or sinless or that GOD thinks less of you?
- Will you stop focusing on yourself and focus on GOD’s love so HE can show you HIS power through you today?
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