HEBREWS 6:13-15 (NIV); Genesis 22:15-18

“God keeps His word and blesses those who patiently and perseveringly wait on Him, like Abraham.”

1. God have His word

  • Many descendants
  • Mighty descendants
  • Major redemption
  • Great commandment
  • Great commission

Pr. 14:28 (ESV); Zech. 12:8-11; Rom. 4:16; Gal. 3:16; Matt. 22:34-40; 28:18-20  

 

2. Abraham waited on God

a. Abraham knew that God was both sovereign and honest.

b. Abraham knew that it pays to wait patiently and perseveringly on God

Patience: high level of staying power in the face of life’s tests, trials, and tribulations (Makrothumia: Insight, love, people).

1 Sam. 1:1-7; Job 2:7-10; Psalm 115:1-3 (NLT); Eccl. 7:8; 1 Cor. 13:4; Gal. 6:8, 9                                                     

Perseverance: commitment to one’s goal regardless of the length of time and the vicissitudes of the journey (Hupomone: Foresight, hope, circumstances).

Proverbs 4:25-27; Romans 12:12; 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT); Hebrews 12:1, 2 (NLT)

 

3. God kept His word

  “Many promises are fruitless, fragile, and frustrating.” – Phillip Paschal  

  • He is not erratic
  • He is not a liar
  • He is not unjust

Proverbs 29:4; Hosea 6:4; Num. 23:19 (NLT); Hebrews 6:10; 2 Cor. 1:19, 20 (NLT)