Daily Scripture Threshing for Saturday, December 23, 2023
Today’s Text: Romans 4:16-25
Key Verse: Romans 4:20 (ESV): “No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God.”
Over the ages, humanity has been encouraged by Abraham’s great faith and obedience. He was always ready to obey God; even when it did not make sense. He would not let anything or anyone interfere with his obedience. Talking about Abraham’s faith, the testimony of St. Paul to the Romans is to encourage us that when we are trusting God for something, the devil will always come with distractions and discouragement to make us waver. He will come to shift your focus. He masters how to present us with other options. He presented Abraham with Hagar, the Egyptian slave of Sarah, who also gave birth to an alternative son, Ishmael.
That’s the same thing the devil tries to do in our lives. But we must refuse to stagger. We must refuse to shift from what we believe based on the word of God. What is the devil bringing your way to distract and derail you from your blessings right now. Today’s scripture reveals how Abraham defeated his distractions. You too must never let discouragement weaken you that you begin to doubt in your heart. God told the children of Israel not to fear, but rather to stand still and see the salvation of the Lord. Learn to stand still and firm in faith, and you will see the hand of God dealing with all the problems, sicknesses, and difficulties that you see today.
Quote for the Day: Whenever God intends to give a man His blessings, He looks for faith. Whenever the enemy makes him stagger, he steals his faith.
Prayer: Dear Lord and Father, please strengthen me so that I will not stagger at Your Word and promises. Increase my faith and stabilize me in your word — in Jesus’ name. Amen.
With all my love and prayers,
Rev Simon Wale Olatunji, Ph.D.
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[Daily Scripture Threshing is a devotional guide of The House of Prayer Evangel Church USA distributed for free use by individuals, small groups, families, and Christian churches]
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