Dive Deeper: Paul, Abraham, and Justification by Faith - Dive Deeper - 365 Daily Devotion

365 Daily Devotions: Bible Character Edition 💁🏻 Who Is Abraham? Abraham: God’s Plan for Him Abraham loved God, but there were times when he felt afraid and unsure. God had promised him a son and many children, yet years passed and nothing seemed to happen. In Genesis 15, God spoke kindly to Abraham and reminded him that His promise was sure. God even made a covenant to show that He would keep His word. Abraham did not earn God’s favor by good works. He simply believed what God said, and God counted his faith as righteousness. This shows us a clear truth: people are made right with God by faith alone, not by what they do. Abraham’s story points forward to Jesus, who would later make God’s promise complete for all who believe. 📖 Bible Readings: Genesis 15:1–6 Genesis 15:17–18 Romans 4:1–5 Romans 4:18–22 Galatians 3:16–18 👨🏻u200d💻 Teachings: 1. People’s plan is smaller, short-term, and temporal. 2. God’s plan is bigger, long-term, and eternal. 3. Surrendering our plan is our greatest decision. 💪🏼 Applications: 1. Place your plans within God's eternal plan. 2. Gain peace by surrendering everything to God. 3. Submit to God's plan and follow God's way. 🎙 Discussion: What would you do when God seems to take a long time to answer your prayers? Dive deeper: What did the Apostle Paul say about Genesis 15:6: ‘Abraham believed the LORD, and He credited it to him as righteousness’? 🙏🏼 Prayer: Father God, there are days when I feel tired of waiting and unsure if things will ever change. Thank You for being patient with Abraham and for being patient with me too. Help me believe Your promises even when I cannot see how they will happen. When fear fills my heart, remind me that You are faithful and strong. I want to trust You more, not because I am good, but because You are good. Please teach me to rest in what You have promised. In Jesus' name, Amen.