AFTER HE HAD PATIENTLY ENDURED HE OBTAINED THE PROMISE .

 

OCTOBER 22

 

Hebrews 6:15  

And so, after he had patiently endured, 

he obtained the promise. 

 

Abraham was long tried, but he was richly rewarded.
 
The Lord tried him by delaying to fulfil His promise;
Satan tried him by temptation;
Men tried him by jealousy, distrust and opposition;
Hagar tried him by contemning her mistress;
and Sarah tried him by her peevishness.
 
But he patiently endured.
 
He did not question God's veracity;
nor limit His power;
nor doubt His faithfulness;
nor grieve His love;
but he bowed to divine sovereignty;
submitted to infinite wisdom;
and was silent under delays, waiting for the Lord's time
 
And so, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
 
God's promises cannot fail of their accomplishments.
 
Patient waiters cannot be disappointed.
 
Believing expectation shall be realized.
 
Beloved, Abraham's conduct condemns a hasty spirit;
reproves a murmuring one;
commands a patient one;
and encourage quiet submission to God's will and way.
 
Remember, Abraham was tried; 

he patiently waited; 

he received the promise and was satisfied;

 imitate his example and you will share the same blessing.
 

All anxious cares I fain would leave.

And learn with sweet content to live

On what the Lord shall send;

Whate’er He sends, He sends in love,

And good or bad things blessings prove,

If blessed by this Friend.

 
James Smith