Today I read Genesis 15 and 16, which covers the covenant with Abraham and blessings because of the promises from God. Today I considered that we do need to take action, and God will bless our efforts through His promises.
Faith, Works, and Covenant
God does require both faith and action. Abraham believed what God told him and made a pathway with sacrifices to God. Abraham was put in a deep sleep when God passed through the passage making the covenant. Only God walked the pathway to bind the promises. God is so good to us that even without our promise God’s oaths to are binding and found in His word.
Blessed Even in Our Mistakes
Sometimes we take actions that are not within the will of God, but God blesses us anyway. Both Sarah and Hagar were wrong in their thinking and actions. Sarah gave up on the promise, and Hagar despised Sarah. But God blessed Sarah with support of Abraham. God blessed Hagar by blessing her with many descendents. Stepping outside of the will of God can make things hard for us, but God will still keep His promises.
Questions and Thoughts for Today
When have you made a mistake but still saw God’s word bless you anyway?