Devotional from Jan Ross

"And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise."  (Hebrews 6:15)


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Abraham had received a promise from God, one that seemed like it would never or COULD never be fulfilled as he and his wife were both well up in years.

That which God promises . . . God performs!  Unlike most of us, God always comes through!  Most promises, however, are conditional upon response from us!  Most of His promises are:  "If you will . . . then I will!"  In other words, we have to align ourselves with the will and purposes of God in order to receive all that He has promised to us!

But, how do we know the will of God?  He shows us in His Word.  A fulfilling Christian life cannot be attained if we neglect to read and study His Word! His Word should take a place of priority in our lives.  Many times believers find themselves praying and doing all manner of good works, but they neglect to fellowship with Him in His Word.  The Word is alive . . . it is His heartbeat . . . it is the image of Himself for us!  Without His Word, we have no clue of the glorious, majestic, mighty God that we serve!  Faith is built in His Word . . . and without faith, it is impossible to please Him!

Abraham had a word from the Lord . . . a living rhema word from the Lord  . . . a promise . . . a vision from God.  But even more than that, Abraham had an established relationship with the Lord . . . he knew God's voice . . . he knew God!

We would all like to have the faith of Abraham, but we CAN have it . . .
just know God as He reveals Himself in His Word and we'll be able to stand
in faith, not wavering, to receive His promises.  If we "endure", if we have
"patience" . . . we will "obtain" that which He has promised!  Hallelujah!


TODAY'S PRAYER

Father, help me to be more patient . . . enduring until I see the
manifestation of Your promises in my life.  Lord, I want to know Your voice
. . . I want to walk in Your will for my life . . . I want to have an
Abraham-type relationship with You!  Father, help me never to neglect Your Word . . . my faith continually needs to be built up and I want to know that I am pleasing You!  Lord, I love you . . . may my life be pleasing to You Amen!


Have a blessed day!