“For the LORD, the God of heaven, who took me from my father’s house and my native land, solemnly promised to give this land to my descendants. He will send his angel ahead of you, and he will see to it that you find a wife there for my son.” Genesis 24:7 (NLT)
God keeps every promise. He does what He says He will do. He never lies or deceives. As Psalm 138:2 says,
“…I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness; for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name.”
However, we’re human so it takes time and experience to learn to trust God’s faithfulness.
Abraham learned to trust God’s provision and promises. God called Abraham to leave his father’s land and household not knowing where he was going. God promised Abraham descendants before he had children. Abraham waited, what seemed like eternity, before the promised son, Isaac, was born. A few years later, God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son. But Abraham now trusted God at His word, so…
