Day 26: The Life-Changing Power That Calls New Things Into Existence
Romans 4:17
Abraham didn’t live to see the fullness of it, but he knew God was faithful. So, he believed it until the day he drew his last breath. He trusted the God who “gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not,” or, as the KJV says, the God who “calleth those things which be not as though they were” (Rom. 4:17).
We have a sight problem. We struggle to believe God unless we see. But may I remind us today that faith is “the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1, KJV).
Often, God speaks something for which He’s calling us trust Him, and its fulfillment will come in a future generation. We may not live to see it, but God is true to His word. What He speaks is already done. It is ours to believe and trust Him, even if we don’t live to see the fullness of His promise.
We are living evidence of God’s promise to Abraham: “And [Abraham] believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness” (Gen.15:6). Aren’t you glad Abraham believed God?
Friend, God keeps His word. What has He spoken to you? Is it for now? Or is it for a future yet to be seen? Trust Him for what is not yet as though it already is—even if it is meant for future generations you won’t see. They’ll be glad you believed God.
Reflection Prayer
God, forgive us for being people who walk more by sight than by faith. You are who You say You are. You will do what You say You will do. You speak and it is done. Out of nothing, You create that which we do not have the capacity to imagine. So, we trust You. We remember the ancients were commended because of their faith. And so, we follow their lead and trust the God who calls into being things that were not as we hold onto Your multigenerational promises that advance Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Week 4: The Power of God
Creation is a profound demonstration of God’s omnipotent power and His ability to create something new out of nothing. The intrinsic nature of creation not only demonstrates the infinite wisdom of the omniscient God, but also demonstrates the authoritative power of His Word, with which the entirety of creation was made. We read throughout the Scriptures about the manifestation of God’s power time after time as He moves to fulfill His plan and purpose for His chosen ones. He is naturally supernatural. His Word reveals that He is above and beyond seasons, circumstances, human realities, and the forces of darkness. His power has no comparison.
— Isaac Charles