27 Feb 2017
So Sarai said to Abram, “See now, the
LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps
I shall obtain children by her.” And Abram heeded the voice of Sarai. Genesis 16:2 NKJV
Isn't it interesting that sometimes when
we want to do something that we know is not right, we conveniently blame God
for our problems? To justify her actions, Sarah told Abram God had prevented
her from having children. It was thereby justifiable to seek an alternative.
Despite God's promise to Abram he accepted. For a man who was quick to make
sacrifices there was none recorded that he did between the ages of 85 and 99. There
also was no recorded conversation between him and God. Why was that I wonder?
A lack of trust in the word of God
leads to a barrier in our relationship with Him. Waiting might be difficult,
but going out of the will of God will bring difficulties into our life.
Are you about to give up in God's
promise concerning your situation? Don't! He is never late. Taking that step
out of faith will destroy many lives and generations to come.
Those who trust in the Lord will renew
their strength. They will soar on wings like an eagle (Isaiah 40:31).
