Trustworthy
Abram believed the Lord, and the Lord was pleased with him. ~ Genesis 15:6 (CEV)
But Abraham never doubted or questioned God’s promise. His faith made him strong, and he gave all the credit to God. Abraham was certain that God could do what he had promised. ~ Romans 4:20b-21 (CEV)
KEY IDEA:
The people who make God happy are those who take him at this word and act accordingly.
PRAYER:
Lord God, there is no one more trustworthy than you. And all you expect of us is that we would trust you through our hearts, minds, and actions. But I can't even get that right. I am so hesitant when it comes to taking risks. I play life too safe because I enjoy the security of what is known. Help me to know you better and trust you more so that I can be as bold as Abraham. Amen.
TRANSLATIONS
ABP = Authorized Boydston Paraphrase — my own freestyle biblical adaptation — somewhere between paraphrase, commentary, and sermon
CEB = Common English Bible (©2011, the Common English Bible)
CEV = Contemporary English Version (©1995, American Bible Society)
MSG = The Message (©1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson)
NIRV = New International Reader's Version (©1996, 1998, Biblica)
NIV = New International Version (©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011, Biblica)
NLT = New Living Translation (©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, Tyndale House Foundation)
