The Faith Journey

 Romans 1-4 

“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”

Romans 4:20, 21

Abraham waited fourteen years for God’s promise of a son through Sarah. His impatience at the wait resulted in Ishmael being conceived through Hagar. It was fourteen years after the birth of Ishmael that Isaac was born to Sarah.

What was God doing in Abraham’s life of faith during those years?

Scripture affirms God was strengthening Abraham’s faith in God and God’s promise. When we abort God’s timing, we testify to our fear and need to control. When we wait on God’s timing, we experience strengthened faith and this faith brings glory to God.

What has God promised us?

What is God accomplishing in us through the waiting process?

Our journey of faith is not about manipulating circumstances and people to reach our fulfillment, but about the development of faith and the surrender of our will and glory being given to God for his fulfillment.

“Lord God, you are faithful to your promises. I will wait on you for your timing and provision, for your glory.”