The Test of Faith

But Sarai was barren; she had no child. (Genesis 11:30)

Our difficulties are not difficult at all to God, even though they can frustrate us greatly and make us wonder if He is even aware of what we are facing down here! I believe the Lord tests us all at one point or another, just to teach us to believe in the power of His Word over the limits of our flesh. Abram and Sarai could not conceive a child, yet God was going to call them to be the father and mother of a holy nation, Israel. They would eventually become a man and woman of faith, and they would learn to walk with the Lord and wait on Him — but it wasn't going to be easy; and it's not going to be easy for us, either.

 

It is a snare to believe that faith leads to a smooth and trouble-free life — quite the opposite is true. Overcoming faith leads us to God, and it will bring us to a deep and abiding dependence on Him. Faith is the beginning and the end of our relationship with God, and it is generated and maintained in that relationship alone; therefore, it is impossible to approach the Lord on any other basis. There is no other way to please Him than to trust and obey Him at His Word. That is what faith is and does; it is our trust in God, and it always trusts in God. Do you always trust in God? Do you have faith?

 

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6)

 

Let’s Pray – Lord, I learn through Abraham and Sarah that I can trust You with my life and the desires of my heart. I have come to believe that nothing is impossible for You.  Thank You, Father. Amen.