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Tuesday… As our faith grows stronger we make God look good.


Tuesday… As our faith grows stronger we make God look good.

Now one of the great examples of this was Abraham and Sarah. Paul writes of this in his letter to the Romans.

Romans 4:18 (NLT) says, "Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping." So many are living an hopeless life. All of their dreams are at the point of being snuffed out. Maybe you have gotten some news that has made you waver in your faith, as we did yesterday. Life doesn't always give us hope. And this is where faith comes in.

Back to Romans 4:18-19, "Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping - believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, 'That's how many descendants you will have!' And Abraham's faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead - and so was Sarah's womb." They had no reason for hope.

Let's read on. Verses 20-21 says, "Abraham never wavered in believing God's promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises."

And that can be true of us no matter what we are facing. Yes it may seem hopeless but our faith can grow stronger even in the hopeless. Because our faith is is God. 

And remember this. Psalm 99:1-3 (MSG) says, "God rules. On your toes, everybody! He rules from his angel throne - take notice! God looms majestic in Zion, He towers in splendor over all the big names. Great and terrible your beauty: let everyone praise you! Holy. Yes, holy." And then verse 6b (NLT), "They cried to the Lord for help, and he answered them."

And that is where our hope comes from, that is where I put my faith and as my faith grows stronger that will make Him look good, that will bring Him glory. "In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises." Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning


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