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. Romans 4:20-21
Good promises provide a structure in which we can rest. When a father promises a child Disneyland for spring break, the child builds that future in his imagination.
He finds the Disney website, the better to see himself there. He checks youtube for videos from the Screaming California roller coaster. He anticipates the adrenaline rush of riding the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. He looks forward to ice cream, meeting Mickey, and experiencing the Rainforest Café.
He adds that promise to others, the ones spoken and unspoken. He counts on his parents’ unspoken promise to give him food, clothing, and a place to live. Together, promises create a structure, like a rope hammock, in which his heart can rest.
Like a happy child, our rest depends on our trust. With Abraham, I want to be fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.
Recently, God has convicted me that I have been looking too much at my own inability and not enough at his ability. When I began writing and speaking, I began because of a promise he gave me personally.
But I haven’t fully rested in that promise. Parts of me have, or I wouldn’t have attempted to write Trading Fathers or get published in Today’s Christian Woman. However, a significant part of me has been afraid to relax in that enveloping hammock.
But I am so ready.
How’s your heart? All in the hammock? Or are parts of you pacing, wishing you could just lie down?
Jesus, we want to rest in your promises. Calm our hearts today.