Check out the newest episode of Behold Women: At the Table below!
In this episode of Behold Women: At the Table, Allie spends time teaching on the story of Abraham from Genesis.
Some important takeaways and quotes:
I think it’s easy for us – or honestly, for me – to deify, or make saints of the patriarchs. But the reality is, they were human. They struggled, they doubted, they sinned, they messed up. They weren’t these perfect individuals who did everything the right way every single time. They were human.
At the call, Abram went.
God’s commitment to His promises overrides human weakness. The blessing was dependent on God’s promise not Abram’s behavior.
Lot had to be a part of the journey for a season. But Abram had to separate from Lot to step fuller into His destiny and promise.
With nothing other than God’s promise of many offspring, illustrated by the stars in the sky, Abram believed God.
Let’s not let our barrenness in waiting seasons consume and define us.
God shows himself faithful to his promises even when human beings doubt and feel the need to take matters into their own hands.
Previously, Sarah had doubted that she was part of God’s promise to Abraham and had taken steps to provide him with an heir through Hagar. But we see God involving Sarah and, knowing that Sarah is listening to the conversation, God gives the most specific version of the promise of a son. God does not withdraw His promise because of Sarah’s unbelief or disbelief. But He repeats it.
Although we can find it hard and challenging to trust and receive comfort from God’s promises, His promises remain sure and are always fulfilled at the proper time.
