Hebrews 11:11, “By faith he received a power of procreation
even though he was too old—and Sarah herself was barren—because he considered
him faithful who had promised.”
A promise
How often have we automatically dismissed ourselves, or
others, due to age or physical limitations? We surely do have common sense
reasons and need to seriously take in these factors. And yet, don’t we
sometimes use those limitations as a reason to refuse, just to refuse?
When we look only at the surface, we deny the Spirit’s
power.
We are all too frail for ministry—in our own strength.
When we give our weaknesses as an offering, our hearts are
open to receive God’s purposes—His way—in His time—and as His servant.
Whose boundaries do we keep—our own—the world’s—or the
Lord’s?
Faith grasps stories: Caleb as strong at eighty five as at
forty, Samuel just past toddler, Jeremiah and John appointed while in the womb,
Tamar and Rahab and Bathsheba in Jesus’ genealogy, Simeon and Anna waiting to
see salvation; all not often as well known, but day by day faithful in the
field the Father gave them.
Only You, Lord, can produce new life in us. Only
accomplishments that come from Your life are of lasting value. Only by abiding
in You can keep us faithful to Your promises.
Keep us looking Lord, to what You can accomplish instead of
what we cannot. Help us stay committed to the task You choose with a trusting
heart.
Your thoughts,
