Thursday, June 4, 2026

Scripture

“No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.” Romans 4:20-21

Reflections

On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being “weak and wavering” and 10 being “strong and unwavering”, what number would you give yourself for your faith?

Abraham had incredible faith, even when he had every reason to doubt God.  Abraham was nearly 100 years old and childless when God promised he would be the father of many nations.  Such a proposition would be unthinkable to Abraham.  Still, he trusted in it and over time, God was true to his promise.

With our human minds, there are so many things that basically seem unthinkable.  Yet, whenever God speaks, we can bank on it.  From the beginning of creation, the Lord God spoke, and it all came into being.  He opened his mouth, and the universe was created.

The same Lord God who created the heavens and the earth is the same Lord God who came to us in Jesus.  When he speaks, it’s going to happen.  He told his disciples he would be crucified and raised from the dead.  The thought was unimaginable to them.  Still, that was Jesus’ word.  He is always true to his word.  It did come to pass.  God is God.  Even when we feel our faith is not that strong, his promises will still come to pass.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for giving me life and hope in Jesus Christ.  Help me to turn to you as my source of strength, even when I feel my faith is not that strong.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Romans 4:13-25