Over time it seems we make being a follower of Christ something that is about our ability to perform. It becomes all about how good I am. Like it or not, I am just wired to focus on how I behave and, therefore, on how others behave also. Yet, everything in this passage is not about behave but rather about believe.
It was Abraham's belief that caused him to behave in ways totally incongruent with the facts. He knew his behavior could never result in a child at his age. Yet, he believed anyway. It seems to be a child-like trust he had in God. It was a trust that decided to believe even though every reason and behavior said otherwise.
We all act on faith; no matter who we are. We act on our faith in the laws of nature, or in our experience or in trusted people. Truly life comes down to faith in the right entity. Rather than have faith in his eyes and understanding of life, Abraham chose faith in an unseen God.
May I choose wisely and faithfully today.
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