Romans 4:21: And being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.
What confidence in God this spiritual forefather possessed! He “in hope believed” (Rom. 4:18); he was not weak in faith despite insuperable odds (v. 19); he was not divided in his thinking by unbelief (v. 20a); he was empowered by faith (v. 20b); and he was fully persuaded God has the ability to do what He had said (v. 21). 1
Abraham’s life glorified God as few lives have because he demonstrated a faith that few mortals have shown. Some argue convincingly that verse 21 is one of the best definitions of faith in the Bible as it describes Abraham as “being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” May we glorify God in the same way, taking him at his word. 2
Application
- Please find one promise of God to hold on to this week in faith. (Consider finding a verse in Psalm 119)
- Will you believe God to use this promise to minister to your heart this week? Will you believe Him to give you a spiritual victory of new hope, flowing with grace and truth?
Prayer
Lord, please show me a verse in Your word today that will be Your promise for me to believe this week.
1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
2. Hughes, R. K. (1991). Romans: righteousness from heaven. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.