“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28
One of my mom’s favorite stories of my younger sister Melissa and me was when I was about four years old and my family was having dinner outside. We’d just started to eat when my mom popped back into the kitchen to grab a bib for Melissa. I thought I’d help Mom out and start feeding my sister her pureed peas. My intentions were good, but green goo and a white blouse do not mix well. What a mess my desire to take initiative caused!
Something a bit like this happened in Abraham’s life. God promised that he would become a great nation, but Abraham and Sarah had no children. When he thought he could take his destiny into his own hands instead of trusting God’s timing, he made a mess for himself and his family. The mess did not simply go away after submitting to God’s plan; you might say it left quite a stain. Yet God fulfilled His promise even through Abraham’s failure.
Though the messes we make vary in size and impact, God still uses our sin and error, sovereignly crafting them into a beautiful part of His master plan for our lives.
Something a bit like this happened in Abraham’s life. God promised that he would become a great nation, but Abraham and Sarah had no children. When he thought he could take his destiny into his own hands instead of trusting God’s timing, he made a mess for himself and his family. The mess did not simply go away after submitting to God’s plan; you might say it left quite a stain. Yet God fulfilled His promise even through Abraham’s failure.
Though the messes we make vary in size and impact, God still uses our sin and error, sovereignly crafting them into a beautiful part of His master plan for our lives.
Scripture Focus
Genesis 16
Insight
“Leave the Irreparable Past in His hands and step out into the Irresistible Future with Him.” (Oswald Chambers, 1924)
Bible In A Year
- 1 Chronicles 4-5
- Proverbs 26
- Revelation 6-7