Will God Do As He Promised?
Written by Priscilla Henley on 02/27/2022
Series: Weekly Devotionals

Hebrews 11:17-19

'By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son, of whom it was said, “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.” He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back. ' 

In the past, I have found myself wondering if the Lord would do as He promised concerning my mental health. Doubt has come when I felt like I would not see the promise of God fulfilled.

I have had ups in downs in my faith. There have been times I’ve doubted healing, deliverance, and a sound mind was going to happen for me. Have you also been holding onto a promise from God and sometimes feel like you won’t make it to that promise?

In Hebrews 11:17-19, we see a picture of the unwavering faith of a man named Abraham. God asked Him to sacrifice his only son Issac, despite Issac being a part of the plan to the promise.

Before we move on, let’s review the promise in Genesis 26:4…

"I will multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and will give to your offspring all these lands. And in your offspring all the nations of the earth shall be blessed,"

Issac is the man by which Abraham’s offspring would come. However, Abraham knew that God’s promise would be fulfilled despite God telling him to sacrifice his only son Isaac. (Genesis 22:2-3)

Abraham believed even if he sacrificed Issac, God could bring the boy back to life.

That is FAITH!

We read in Genesis 22:11-12 that just as Abraham goes to slaughter his son, the angel of the Lord appears. The angel of the Lord says not to lay a hand on the boy or do anything to him. The angel of the Lord knew based upon Abraham’s willingness to give his son that he feared God.

In Genesis 22:13, Abraham looks up to find a ram caught by its horns in a thicket.

God provided the sacrifice, just as Abraham believed he would! (Genesis 22:8)

I have found that faithfulness to believe in God’s promises for healing is where the journey to wholeness began for me.

So can you believe by faith that whatever your promise is, God will do as He said He would?

I encourage you to believe God in faith and to walk obediently. Your promise will come to pass. I know this because my mental health has improved throughout the past several years. I’ve seen God do and continue to fulfill His promise of healing to me.

I praise God that I have been free from self-harm for nearly two years. Additionally, I no longer struggle with suicidal ideation.

God is faithful sis!

In closing, Confess to God that you will stand in faith for His promise to you. If you don’t feel that you can, ask God for strength to believe that all His promises are yes and amen. He will strengthen you, which will build your faith in Him.

Pray this week:

Dear God,
I need your help. I want to have faith in every promise you’ve made to me, but sometimes it can be difficult. I know that you know this about me already. Since you understand me better than anyone else, remind me of the times you have never failed me in the past. Show me how to live in your will and in obedience to you. Help me believe with the faith I have to give you. Thank you.

In Jesus’ Mighty Name,

Amen

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