He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God. Rom 4:20

Is your faith as strong as your belief? We can believe in history, believe in past events, facts, discoveries through research, or people who were honored for heroics, great achievements, or great wisdom. But what about believing with expectation? That requires faith. Faith is holding on to a promise with great expectation, despite the circumstances. Faith is expecting someone to fulfill their promise even when delayed or that circumstances have turned against you. The scripture passage gives us an example found in the life of Abraham, the father of faith. The scripture reminds us that “he staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief but was strong in faith.” Abraham believed God’s promise for a son and that he would be the father of nations. Time passed and Abraham endured with greater expectation year after year without receiving the promise. Yet for Abraham, he “was strong in faith, giving glory to God.” With the delay, his faith grew stronger and his worship for God grew mightier to “give glory to God.” Day after day, year after year Abraham continued “giving glory to God” who had made the promise. Time didn’t weaken or lessen his faith in God, it only made his faith in God grow stronger that “after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise” (Heb 6:15). Abraham rejoiced to hear God’s promise and his joy overflowed even more as he waited for God to fulfill His promise. He waited and endured with great expectation and the peace of God kept his heart from unbelief. My friend, we can believe the truths of God’s word because “He who promised is faithful” (Heb 10:23). He is faithful to all who hear and receive the word of God with great expectation. Dear friend, let joy and peace of God “guard your hearts and mind through Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:7) that you may patiently endure “giving glory to God.” Father thank You for Your love and hearing the prayers of Your children. Thank You for the promise that “What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them” (Mk 11:24). I give glory to Your Name. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.