Why did God consider Abraham a righteous man? It was because Abraham
looked beyond his own limitations of age and strength and considered God
as the one who could accomplish His own goals. Abraham came to a place
in his life where he realized it had little to do with him and all to do
with God. His part was initiating the faith within himself.
Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of
many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring
be." Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was
as good as dead-since he was about a hundred years old-and that Sarah's
womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the
promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God
(Romans 4:18-20).
What are the things in your life that are mere impossibilities? What are
the mountains in your life? Are these there in order to build your
faith in the one who can enable you to ascend to the peak? Once you know
that it is His will for you to pursue, do it with faith. Faith requires
action when we know it is He who is leading. It may require risk. Faith
is sometimes spelled R-I-S-K. Abraham did not limit God. It is this
confidence in God that God honored and rewarded. He wants to do the same
with you and me.
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