Against
All Hope,
Abraham
In
Hope Believed
Scripture
Romans
4
18 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.”
19 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.
20 Yet he
did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was
strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,21 being
fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.
22 This is
why “it was credited to him as righteousness.” 23 The
words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone,
24 but also
for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who
believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead.
Observation
This
Sunday will be my last day of training as a chaplain intern at Tampa
General Hospital. I have enjoyed visiting patients and working with
the other chaplains.
Hopefully
I will now be able to be what they call at the hospital a “pool
chaplain” and be able to work in some hospital on a part-time
basis.
Over
the past several months I have visited with patients, way too many
that were in a situation similar to what Abraham faced. As I have
prayed with them I have asked God to intervene and I have prayed for
healing.
How
can we ever understand why a 12-year-old would have an aggressive
cancerous brain tumor? Last night I prayed with this 12-year-old and
her Mom. I asked for God to intervene and to heal. Against all hope
in hope we prayed.
Here
is what I know: God is good. And when we can't understand why He has
allowed something bad like this to happen. We should, just like
Abraham, trust God's heart.
Application
When
I can't see God's Hand I will trust His heart!
How
about you?
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, I pray for those who are facing situations where there seems
to be no hope. Show them that in You there is always hope. Help them
to trust You during this seemingly hopeless time in their life. Show
them Your mighty power! I pray for healing for those who are sick. I
pray for those who are suffering from emotional problems. Nothing is
too hard for You.
I
know the power of prayer. I am living proof. Every day that I have
breath I give You thanks. Thank You for saving my soul and thank You
for saving my life. You are a good, good Heavenly Father. You are
worthy of all praise!
Daily
Bible Reading: 2 Chronicles 6,7; Psalms 135; Romans 4
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