26 Oct Romans 4:18 -Against Hope #109
Does your situation look hopeless? Guess what? So did Abraham’s! Today, I am continuing from where I left off last week in Romans 4. Romans 4:18 says, “Against all odds, when it looked hopeless, Abraham believed the promise and expected God to fulfill it.” The odds were completely against Abraham and Sarah to conceive, but despite his circumstances Abraham continued to believe anyway. Not only did he believe, but he expected God to fulfill His promise.
When there was nothing left to hope for, Abraham still hoped. As a result, he became a father of many nations. Not only did his faith and hope bring Isaac, but a legacy was built because of his trust in the Lord. You and I are here because of Abraham’s faith.
Just like Abraham, we have hope in God despite a hopeless situation and because of this generations will be changed. Your faith and my faith doesn’t just impact the current situation you are praying for, but it impacts those around you too. One day we will be able to tell our children that they are here because of the faith and hope we had for them. Not only will our children be born, but then their children will be born and then their children’s children will be born.
Abraham’s hope and faith created life-giving power. You have the same authority to shut out doubt and hopelessness and to step forward in walking in true faith. Your faith can move mountains. Your faith can birth new legacy’s. Despite how hopeless your situation is, expect God to fulfill His promises to you.
How are you demonstrating your faith to the Lord today? Do you expect God to fulfill His promises to you?
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FrugalMomOf8
Posted at 08:29h, 26 OctoberThis is a nice thought for me on a hard day. Thanks!
Cali Girl
Posted at 09:39h, 26 OctoberCaroline,
This reminds me of something my dad told me a few weeks ago… We were rejoicing in a Big Answer to prayer of a loved one’s turning her life back over to God! And how Awesome it was… And my dad said,
“Today is not what Faith is about. Today is about Sight. Faith was those months ago when all looked completely hopeless and we kept on a praying and believing… Even though it looked Hopeless.”
That has helped me a lot in the other situations that life hands me…to not lose Faith but to keep looking Up! Because I had struggled with losing Faith with this loved one! Devil whispered, “Your prayers aren’t doing any good… No need to pray every day for Her!’ What a lie!!! God was calling her back to Him at that very moment… And o, what a Good God we serve!!!
Heather J
Posted at 09:51h, 26 OctoberThis is definitely something I needed to read today! Sometimes its hard to keep our minds focused on God’s promises! He is faithful! <3
-Heather
Stephanie|AStyleOfHerOwn
Posted at 10:17h, 26 OctoberI needed to read this today! Thanks!
Xo, Stephanie
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nina
Posted at 10:34h, 26 OctoberI need to expect it.
tots2travel
Posted at 10:45h, 26 OctoberCreating life is definitely a gift.
Brianna George
Posted at 11:06h, 26 OctoberHope is our expectation of good. 🙂 Just like Abraham and Sarah. 🙂 May we all remain in hope. 🙂
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Kylie
Posted at 11:13h, 26 OctoberThank you, thank you, thank you for this post! After 5 miscarriages and no babies this side of heaven, it caught me off-guard to find out today that my sister-in-law is expecting her 4th child. I’ve handled it well mostly, but Abraham’s story was helpful in reminding me all hope is not lost in mine and my husband’s situation.
Linh {A Beautiful RAWR}
Posted at 11:22h, 26 OctoberAw what a great post. This weekend was tough. I was all alone with my toddler when my hubs was away and we were stuck inside all weekend due to bad weather. I felt pretty overwhelmed at times so this would have been perfect to read.
Beth
Posted at 11:38h, 26 OctoberThank you it’s like you published this just for me as I needed a pick me up today!
Beth x
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Kristen
Posted at 12:18h, 26 OctoberGreat post! Thanks for sharing!
Coupon Diva (@RealCouponDiva)
Posted at 12:44h, 26 Octoberif we would only trust God 100% of the time – cos’ He’s always working things out for our good anyway 😀
Alexis Ward
Posted at 16:41h, 26 OctoberFor real! Whenever I am having trouble trusting I pray, “I do trust you, but help me with my unbelief.” It’s a daily struggle. 🙂
melanieblignaut
Posted at 13:46h, 26 OctoberWe have hope, because God *always* fulfills his promises.
Brandi @ penguinsinpink.com
Posted at 15:24h, 26 OctoberThis is such a great and powerful message. Your heart for God amazes me.
Alexis Ward
Posted at 16:40h, 26 OctoberI love your Heavenly reminders every Monday. 🙂 Today I was reading the verse about how, if a child asks for bread the parent won’t give them a serpent — how much more does the Heavenly father give good gifts to His children when they ask Him. And I felt the Holy Spirit say, “I’m not gonna make you look stupid in the end for believing. And I’m not going to give you something else in place of what you’re praying for. I WILL be faithful. I know how to give good gifts. Trust me. Trust me.”
Branson
Posted at 17:05h, 26 OctoberI am always encouraged by the account of Abraham and Sarah! Thank you for reminding me of this today!
Marissa
Posted at 17:21h, 26 OctoberExcellent discussion on a powerful verse. I love to hear how the Word is working in different people. Thank you!
Marissa
Megan Elford
Posted at 17:53h, 26 OctoberAbraham’s life is such an inspiring one to study. I can’t even imagine having his level of faith, and it constantly reminds me that I need to strive to trust God more!
goodenufmommy
Posted at 18:41h, 26 OctoberI’ve had several moments like this the past several months after my hubby was laid off. God had bigger plans though! We’re still waiting for them to unfold!
Jennifer
Posted at 20:09h, 26 OctoberWe need to remember that God’s plan includes lots of variables we can’t always see. The pieces of adopting my daughter included a rather wayward woman, a one night stand, a couple who changed their minds about being matched with our baby. It is amazing to see the dominoes that God lines up to fulfill His works.
jennifer prod
Posted at 20:11h, 26 Octoberalways love to hear the story of Abraham and Sarah — so much hope and inspiration <3
wifemummynurse
Posted at 20:54h, 26 OctoberI needed to be reminded of this. Sadly, too often I don’t trust in God.
Cheryl Smith
Posted at 00:51h, 27 OctoberOh, my word….I cannot get away from OR enough of hearing and reading about Abraham and his amazing faith in God. And, when you were talking about telling our children of how our faith in God caused them to be here, this is exactly what we do in our situation. I often tell our son what a genuine miracle he really is and how God opened my barren womb for one moment in time just so he could be conceived and born for such a time as this. When his faith is wearing thin, and he sees an impossible situation in our path, I remind him how GOD can do anything, and he is the living proof!!!! God’s power demonstrated in person through his existence greatly increases his faith in God’s power to answer any prayer that he prays. I just praise God for all He has done and thank you for this wonderful post! One day you and Colby will tell your sweet children how GOD intervened to make it possible for them to be here!!! What a joyful day that will be!! 🙂
Tania // Run to Radiance
Posted at 09:17h, 27 OctoberGreat reminder! Faith is such a mystery to me, but it really does spring up hope and joy unlike anything else.
miragonz
Posted at 09:59h, 27 OctoberI love hearing about the impossible hope of so many in the Bible and the ways that God came through. He always keeps His word!
tiffanyatouchofgrace
Posted at 10:03h, 27 OctoberI love when you say our faith impacts those around us. So, so true!
Jeanne Takenaka
Posted at 10:57h, 27 OctoberCaroline, thank you so much for the reminder about Abraham and how he clung to his faith in God and His promise, even when everything around him tried to persuade him to doubt. I love that our faith impacts others. Loved your words today, and I’m taking them to heart.
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threekidsandafishc
Posted at 13:01h, 27 OctoberIt’s amazing how blessed Abraham was because he followed God unabandoned! This is something to truly aspire to become! 🙂
Cathy
Rebeca
Posted at 14:02h, 27 OctoberI’ve been hearing lately. “Activate your faith.” Therefore, Lord, I am holding on to To Your promises. Expecting for them to come to pass. Thank you for this post Caroline.
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom
Posted at 15:39h, 27 OctoberI think believing and expecting God to answer our prayers is a critical component of faith. God wants us to wait on him expectantly!
Thanks for sharing my friend!
Wishing you a lovely day.
xoxo
Susannah
Posted at 21:24h, 27 OctoberI love this! Our faith definitely can change generations after us!
Kelly @ Southern Komfort Blog
Posted at 13:55h, 04 NovemberI’m slowly playing catch up on blog reading but this definitely goes along with mine today! There is always hope 🙂