“Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.” Romans 4:20 (NLT)
What rocks you? What makes you doubt? What test your faith? Let’s be honest, sometimes things happen and we are left with a lot of questions. We hear and sing songs that have lines like “And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us, and if our God is with us, than who could stand against.” We sing these songs and want to believe them, but then, we look at the things going on around us and say, “Where is God in this.”
Just so you know, I have been there also! I have questioned my faith. I have had doubts. I have even been angry at God. But, in these times, instead of focusing on the things going on, no matter how big or small they are, I focused on knowing Gods Word. His promises carried me through my darkest day/s. The more I focused on God’s Word and His Promises, the smaller the problems/questions/circumstances seemed. In these times instead of living in fear of what going to happen, I was able to have faith that God was still in control, and that He was walking with me through the situation. Now when I sing, “And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us, and if our God is with us, than who could stand against.” I sing it with an understanding that God can and will use every situation to refine me and give me the opportunity to see Him in greater ways.
Father today, help me to live by faith and faith alone. When circumstances that I don’t understand come my way, give me the strength I need to grow through them trusting you with all the details. It’s in Christ Name I pray, Amen.
When you read Romans 4 what speaks to you?
This is one of the songs that help me grow through some of my darkest days where I questioned much. I hope it can inspire and encourage you as it has me.
Dan Gould 