Why Do We Have to Wait On God?

Abram shows us what NOT to do

Today's Through the Bible Reading: Genesis 15-18

Abbreviated Bible Reading: Genesis 16

“...You are the God who sees...Have I also here seen Him who sees me.” Genesis 16:13

At this point in Abraham’s life, God had established His covenant with Abraham and had appeared to him with the promise of a son (Gen. 15). HOWEVER, as that experience came and went and the promise lingered, Abraham began to question how God might fulfill His promise and began to implement his own efforts (with Hagar) in order to “help” God out, causing serious heartache and harm along the way.

But God is faithful and He kept His promise to Abraham and in His perfect time, when Abraham and Sarah were “too old” to have children, Abraham miraculously had a son… by his wife, Sarah - just the way God had said and intended all along.

Just like God promised to give Abraham a son, God promised to give us His son, Jesus. Abraham’s son, Isaac, is one of the most poignant pictures of Jesus in the entire Old Testament - as we’ll see in future readings…so keep reading! But for now, know this:

God’s promise to Abraham was sure, as are ALL of His promises to us (2 Cor. 1:20).

When doubt arises regarding God’s faithfulness, look to the fact that God gave us His Son and look to the work His Son did on our behalf - Jesus’ death and resurrection. In this you’ll see God’s goodness, love, and ultimate, unwavering faithfulness.

So rest in His promises today. If, like Abraham, God’s promise to you seems to linger and perhaps you want to “help” God out” and move things along – don’t. His timing is perfect and He is faithful to keep His promises. He kept His promise to Abraham through the birth of Issac, and He has kept His promises to us through His Son, Jesus. Waiting on the Lord always results in the perfect fulfillment of His promises which ensures all the glory goes to God!