In this sermon, we are invited to step into the faith-journey of Abraham—a walk not defined by what he could see, but by the God who spoke promises over his life. From Genesis 15: 1–6, we watch Abraham wrestle with the gap between God’s word and his present reality. He had no heir, yet God told him to look up at the stars and believe that his descendants would be countless. Faith, as Hebrews 11:1–3 reminds us, is not wishful thinking—it is the confident assurance in things hoped for and the conviction in things unseen. It is the anchor that holds us when circumstances seem to shout the opposite of God’s promises.
Drawing also from Hebrews 11:8–16, Bernard reminds us that Abraham’s obedience was not just a moment, but a lifestyle. He left the familiar without knowing his destination. He lived in tents, trusting in a city “whose architect and builder is God.” This is the call to every believer: to live with eyes fixed not on temporary comforts, but on the eternal home God is preparing for us.
We are challenged to see delays not as denials, but as divine training grounds where faith is refined. Faith is not about controlling outcomes—it’s about trusting the One who controls all things. Like Abraham, we are invited to keep walking, keep trusting, and keep hoping, even when the path is unclear.
Key Takeaways:
- God’s promises often seem impossible from our perspective—but His word is always sure.
- Faith is active trust, not passive belief—it moves us to obey even without all the details.
- Delays are not the absence of God’s plan—they are part of it.
- Abraham’s faith was not built in a day; it was forged over a lifetime of trust and surrender.
- Our true home is not here—keep your eyes on the city God is building.
- Faith chooses God’s timeline over our own.
- Every step of obedience today shapes the legacy of faith we leave tomorrow.
Reflection: What promise has God spoken over your life that seems impossible right now—and will you trust His timeline over your own?
