Fully Persuaded

"Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised."
Romans 4:20&21

We all know that Abraham is renowned for his great faith. It never ceases to amaze when I read some of the things that were said about him by other Bible authors. It is worth recounting the circumstance that Abraham was in: God had promised him that he would be the "Father of many nations." From Abrham's point of view, this was impossible. You see, he was about a hundred years old and his wife, Sarah was probably about ninety. In addition, Sarah had been barren her entire life. Yet God promised that this couple would have a child and would be the patriarch of many nations. It seemed impossible. There was no hope. In the natural world, there was no way this could happen. But Abraham had a promise from God.
    Abraham had a gift. He was able to place all doubt aside concerning the situation. Whenever an argument against the promise of God arose, he would answer it with the faith that he had within him. He answered natural arguments with supernatural expectation. Paul also said this about him, "He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were." (Romans 4:17). Abraham believed this about God. He knew that God can speak something into existence. Although there was no natural hope of the promise being fulfilled, he knew that God spoke as if it had already happened. And the promise was fulfilled. God did exactly as he had spoken.
    Sometimes it is difficult to keep the faith without wavering. But it is so important that we remain full of faith. God does not make promises that he will not keep. Everything he has said to me is going to happen. I must believe the promise even though it may look hopeless. My confidence is not in people or situations or lucky breaks. My confidence is in God, the giver of promises. Like Abraham, I want to be fully persuaded that God's promise will be fulfilled. I refuse to bow to the arguments of the flesh that say it is impossible. I have seen the impossible become reality. I intend to live with the same faith Abraham had.
    Are you wavering? Is your faith damaged by confusion and negative arguments? There is no other pathway to the promise of God being fulfilled, than faith. You cannot substitute anything else for God's promise. Nothing else will do. No matter how difficult is is or how hopeless it seems, believe God. If he has spoken a promise to you, he will fulfill it. Today, this word speaks to me. It reminds me to stay faithful to the promise. It tells me to not lose confidence in God. It instructs me to believe as Abraham believed. Take heart today. The promises of God to you are still in process. He will fulfill it in his time. Although it may seem that it is too late, God will come at the perfect time. Believe the promise. Be fully persuaded of God's power to do what he has said.