16 So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free gift. And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham’s. For Abraham is the father of all who believe. 17 That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, “I have made you the father of many nations.” This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing. 18 Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!” 19 And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb. 20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. 21 He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.
Romans 4:16-21
Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping…
Roman 4:18
• Stay hopeful, God is in the business of doing a
This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing.
Romans 4:17
• Sometimes Jesus will allow you to experience the
Night and day, while he’s (the farmer) asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens.
Mark 4:27
• Stay hopeful, God is a promise
20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. 21 He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises.
Roman 4:20,21
13 When God made his promise to Abraham, since there was no one greater for him to swear by, he swore by himself, 14 saying, “I will surely bless you and give you many descendants.” 15 And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.
Hebrews 6:13-15
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:9
The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalms 34:17-18
7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; 8 I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
Psalm 32:7-8
9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. 10 Those who know your name trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.
Psalm 9:9-10
WALK WITH HOPE
• Remind yourself of His
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3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. 4 And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. 5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us… 6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.
Romans 5:3-6
“Jesus is the hope of the world and the local church is the vehicle of expressing that hope to the world.” —Pastor, Andy Stanley