"Father Abraham Had Many Sons..." - Lenten Devotional 13

Abraham was almost a hundred years old, so he was past the age for having children. Also, Sarah could not have children. Abraham was well aware of this, but his faith in God never became weak. He never doubted that God would do what he promised. He never stopped believing. In fact, he grew stronger in his faith and just praised God. Abraham felt sure that God was able to do what he promised. So that’s why “he was accepted as one who is right with God.” These words (“he was accepted”) were written not only for Abraham. They were also written for us. God will also accept us because we believe. We believe in the one who raised Jesus our Lord from death. Jesus was handed over to die for our sins, and he was raised from death to make us right with God. (Romans 4:19-25 ERV)

Father Abraham had many sons, many sons had Father Abraham. I am one of them, and so are you, so let's all praise The Lord!

Be honest, how many of you can read about Abraham and not think of that song? And how many of you sang those opening lines in your head as you began this blog? Do kids even still sing this song?

Anyway...I do think of this song and the promise that was given so long ago to Abram (before becoming Abraham). God looked upon him with favor and promised him descendents numbering more than the stars in the skies. Abraham became the father of the chosen people, the Israealites. 

Over time, God's plan included more than just the Jewish nation. Gentiles were extended the invitation for a relationship with His Son. That invitation is still in place for all today. Don't leave that RSVP lost and unnoticed. Make a point of accepting what has been offered. Really, what have you got to lose? More importantly, what could you gain? 

Father Abraham had many sons, many sons had Father Abraham. I am one of them, and so are you, so let's all praise The Lord!