When We Try to Help God
Wednesday, June 17
When We Try to Help God
Is anything too hard for the Lord?. Genesis 18:14
One of the greatest examples of God’s grace is found in the story of Abraham and Sarah.
God promised Abraham that he would become the father of many nations. Yet year after year passed, and the promise seemed impossible. Abraham and Sarah grew older. Their circumstances appeared to contradict God’s Word. Instead of waiting on God, they decided to help Him.
Sarah suggested that Abraham have a child through Hagar. Abraham agreed. What followed brought conflict, heartache, and consequences that would affect generations. Like Joshua examining the bread without consulting the Lord, Abraham and Sarah looked at their circumstances and concluded they needed to take matters into their own hands.
How often do we do the same?
We know what God promised, but because the answer seems delayed, we create our own solution. We force opportunities. We manipulate outcomes. We trust our plans more than God’s timing. Yet what is remarkable is not their failure, but God’s faithfulness.
God did not abandon Abraham and Sarah because they made a mistake. He did not cancel His promise because they acted impatiently. He did not withdraw His love because they failed to trust Him completely.
Years later, God fulfilled His promise exactly as He said He would. Sarah gave birth to Isaac, the promised son. Their mistake created consequences, but it did not cancel God’s covenant. That is grace!
Perhaps you are carrying the weight of a decision made because you got tired of waiting. Maybe you tried to solve a problem God intended to handle. Maybe you forced something that should have been surrendered.
Take heart. God’s promises are not dependent upon your perfection. His faithfulness is greater than your failures. The same God who fulfilled His promise to Abraham and Sarah is still faithful today.
Prayer for today: Father, forgive me for the times I have tried to accomplish through human effort what only You could accomplish through Your power. Help me trust Your timing even when I do not understand it. Thank You that my failures do not cancel Your faithfulness. Teach me to wait on You with confidence and peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.