GENESIS 21:2. “For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.” A SON. A son to be – not a normal one, but born of promise long delayed – But now – the time will soon be here when that which makes life rich and full of meaning Will be presented – fresh from God, who made the promise and that promise was believed. Anticipation heightens as the ancient, age`d wait, knowing who and what they would be seeing.
The son of promise came – bringing with him sounds of joy and sighs of gratitude To God, who made the promise of a nation, through which men and women of all nations Will be blessed – and all the ones of faith will sons and daughters be – by new nature endu`ed. The God who promised then, still promises today, those who are heirs of God’s salvation.
With words made clear, to minds of those who are willing to act in faith upon a Higher Will –
God’s ways and purposes for us become the cause and course of this life we live by faith. Courses uncertain and plans without dimensions, now sensible become, as we, God’s mind fulfills. The light of understanding is heightened, and useful labor, gladdens hands of those God saves by grace.
When that son came, the journey long in traveling seemed but a short march to one who waited long. From then till death, though never paved nor smooth the path of faith he walked with God – He now had evidence walking along with growing steps, watched and measured daily by faith strong. So whether son, or city without foundation – he knew the future promised was secured – he had God’s word.
We may never fully understand the “whys” and “wherefores” of this life we live from day to day. We really don’t have to know them, because we know Him, whose promises are “Yea and Amen.” It is enough for me to take each faith-step with the calm assurance that the One to whom I pray Will do whatever is the best for me and His glory – and I will plainly know when home in heaven.
“Father, the promise you made to Abraham was certainly more than could ever be explained by wordy men. I too, have experienced the joy and blessing of promise Thou hast made and kept. It is not easily to convince people the value of simple things of life as well as the profound and points of interest in Thy heart as well as mine. Thanks for being so understanding of my limitations. Amen.”