“20No distrust made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith and he gave glory to God, 21fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. 22This is why his faith was ‘counted to him as righteousness.’” – Romans 4:20-22 (ESV)
Abraham was fully trusting in God. Every day he grew stronger in his faith as “he gave glory to God”. What a great approach to life with Christ. Giving glory every day and growing in faith as a result of that glory.
And look at the result of that growth, it led to being “fully convinced”. Not just a belief in the power of God, but ultimate and complete belief that He would provide for any and every need that came up.
“23But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24but for ours also. It will be counted to us who believe in him who raised from the dead Jesus our Lord, 25who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.” – Romans 4:23-25 (ESV)
Abraham was not the only one that benefited from faith in God. For as “the father of many nations”, he was writing the story for me. Abraham was fully convinced and committed to my Lord and serves as an example of what it looks like to believe and be fully convinced of the glory of God in my life.
I am just a believer that struggles every day with my faith. When I read about Abraham and how he did not “waver” and grew “strong” in his faith through giving glory to God, I am encouraged to do the same and follow the leading example. I will be approaching life “fully convinced” of the glory of God.
When you think about your belief, are you growing strong every day? Are you giving glory to God always? Are you “fully convinced” in the glory of our God?
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