[Discoveries] 03-05-08 How can I know? -- Genesis 15:6,8

[Inspiration in Your Inbox]

/*Abram believed the LORD ... but Abram said, "O Sovereign LORD, how can 
I know ...?" -- Genesis 15:6,8*/

How can I know?

God is not offended by this question. Abram believed up to a point. Then 
he reached the limits of his faith. This would put many Christians at an 
impasse. But Abram, the father of faith, turns his doubts over to God.

How can I know?

We are all a mixture of doubt and faith, of truth and lies, of darkness 
and light. Deep inside every Christian is truth, faith and light, 
because we are born of God. But somewhere between the core of who we are 
and the part of us who lives day to day, trust in God wavers, and this 
is where we need God.

How can I know?

God will answer that question a bit differently for each person. For 
Abram, He gave him a dream inside a ceremony that made sense in his 
culture. For you and me, He will find some other way to speak with us. 
How does our faith grow? God grows it inside us when He answers our 
heartfelt question, "How can I know?"

Be encouraged!
Dwight


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