It is promised

So, I had one of those moments when something I've been reading in my Bible time came up at a different seemingly random event soon after. God's way of making sure I don't miss his point. :)

I've been reading about the blessing passed on through Abraham and Isaac and Jacob etc. I tried to open myself up to what God was saying to me and was finding it challenging to relate to this account of generations. Then, on Saturday, a good friend invited me to attend service that night at her church. I honestly had planned on a quiet night at home, but I just couldn't settle in, so I reluctantly got ready and left my house 10 minutes before service started.

They were still singing when I arrived and the usher led me straight to the 4th row. The music was so beautiful and within minutes I was already glad I decided to come. Then the Pastor began speaking and he said that 'tonight, we're going to talk about legacies and about Abraham and how the blessing was passed down from generation to generation'.  I just sat there smiling at what God had orchestrated. I hadn't even planned to going to church that night, but God had me front and center and was reviewing what I was just reading about.

The Pastor explained that Abraham had a promise from God.  Abraham longed so deeply for God to deliver on his promise. Time passed and the longing never ceased, but God continued to confirm his promise to Abraham.  Of course, God did deliver. He keeps his promises.  Abraham was being prepared for something so much bigger than he could imagine, but the waiting was still difficult.

This was such a beautiful reminder to me that God has something in mind for us. Something that he's working on while we are waiting. The Pastor asked about the promise that God has given each of us and then reassured us that even when it doesn't look like it, HE really is working on/toward it.

I know for myself, this is confirmation that if I continue to do his will each day, I can rest assured that I am coming closer to his promise being realized in my life.

God is FAITHFUL. Always.

God, thank you for the blessings in my life. Thank you for your faithfulness. Thank you for promises kept. I love you.