Don't Doubt God's Promises!

Genesis 16:1-2

God promised Abraham that he would bless him, and that he would be the father of a great nation. Sadly however, Sarai doubted. She looked at her situation, her barrenness, and couldn't SEE how God could fulfill His promise. So, instead of trusting God to keep His Word, she resorted to her own human efforts to try and bring about God's promise. When God promises us something, we need to trust Him. Even though a situation may look hopeless, remember, God keeps His promises! Trust Him, and, in His time, He WILL bring it to pass.

Note also, in verse 2, that Sarai said, "The Lord has kept me from having children..." Sarai seems to be blaming God for her situation. God was not the one causing her barrenness! If we have a preconceived idea of how God is going to fulfill His promise, and we don't see it happening it that way, it is very easy to blame God, and to become bitter against Him, and try to do things our way. However, this is not right. Remember: God is a GOOD God. He does not put sickness, disease, or evil upon His children! Don't blame God for your situation. Instead, trust Him to fulfill His promises toward you.