Friends
are an intricate part of one’s existence. And, those friends whom you
can count on are treasures in one’s life. You know that if you ask them
for anything that is proper, they will do their best to make it happen.
If we can have that level of trust in someone that is subject to life,
why is it difficult to come to God in faith, knowing He will be there
in the time of need? Abraham experienced God’s power after his initial
call, consequently, he understood that he could ask God for the
impossible – an heir.
And
Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless,
and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? Gen 15:2 (KJV)
Since
God comforted Abraham by reaffirming His faithfulness to him, Abraham
then petitions God concerning offspring. What are you standing in need
of at this time in your life? Regardless of what it is, you can trust
that God will hear the very cry of your soul. Though we do not always
know the will of God, we are not to be afraid to trust that God will
hear us. He instructed us to pray, expecting to receive. If Abraham
could make such an incredible request given his circumstances, we can
really ask what we will and He will do it to glorify Himself.