Digging Deeper: Trusting God’s Timing and Purposes
“But Abram said, ‘Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?’ And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.’”
Genesis 15:2-3 (CSB)
TRUSTING GOD’S TIMING AND PURPOSES
I love that after God speaks into Abram’s fears, he opens up more about his concerns to God. Despite God’s promises of blessing and descendants as numerous as the stars, Abram remains childless. He questions God, saying, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?”
Abram’s words reflect the tension between faith and doubt that often characterizes our journey with God. Like Abram, we often find ourselves grappling with uncertainty about how God will work in our lives and having more questions than answers.
Abram’s questions are yours and mine, aren’t they? And when we can’t wrap our minds around it, we often seek solutions within our limited understanding and resources. He suggests that a servant in his household, Eliezer, could become his heir since he has no child of his own. Yet, God’s plans far exceed Abram’s expectations and human limitations.
Like Abram, we will struggle to understand God’s timing and plans in our lives. We will face seasons of waiting and uncertainty, wondering what God is doing and if He will fulfill His promises to us. However, Abram reminds us that God can handle our doubts.
Isaiah 55 reminds us, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways, my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
In our moments of doubt and questioning, may we find comfort in knowing that God sees the bigger picture. He is not limited by our understanding or circumstances. Instead, He invites us to trust in His promises and to rest in the assurance that His plans for us are good and purposeful.
As we walk where He leads, we must hold onto the truth that His timing is perfect, and His promises never fail. Even when we cannot see how He will fulfill His word, we can trust that He is working it all together for our good and His glory.
Sarah Jefferson is married to Curtis and the mother to Grey, Sanders and Collins. She is a rare Atlanta native, currently living in Acworth. Sarah began her career in public relations in the sports industry. Now, she writes web content for a variety of companies and ministries. When she’s not writing or blogging, you can find her running or hiking the beautiful trails of north Georgia and spending time with her busy family.