DAILY READING
REFLECTION
Never Hopeless!
by Judy Webb
Abraham’s faith has become the standard for all believers. “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations…” (Romans 4:18)
This man, Abram, believed God’s promise of becoming a parent, even at his advanced age. Note how God waited until it was physically impossible for Abram and Sari to have a child. God waited until only a miracle could make the promise a reality. But Abram was fully persuaded that God’s power would match his promise.
Have you ever found yourself in a seemingly hopeless situation where you threw up your hands in resignation and admitted that only a miracle would help? Me too. So, then what happened? I admit that I spent a day or two worrying and imagining every possible negative scenario. I even had one or two sleepless nights tossing and fretting before realizing there was a much better way to handle this. Let God take care of it and pray with an open and hope filled heart. Why is it that prayer is often our last resort and not our first response? Let God do what only God can do!
I am sure many of us have amazing stories to tell of how God took care of a problem that was too big for us to handle. We have accounts of God’s intercession in our lives that can only be explained as miraculous. The power of prayer, while often stunning, should not be surprising. God not only answers our pleas for help, but he does it in ways far beyond our most imaginative dreams.
The take-away for me is that, with God there is no hopeless situation. There is only an opportunity for him to reveal his power and love for us. Never doubt that God’s power will match his promise to us.
PRAYER
Oh, Dear Jesus,
Your love for us is so obvious that we can only acknowledge it and return your perfect love with our growing love and trust in you. Prayer is our effective tool and gift which we should always turn to daily. May we never forget, nothing is hopeless with You. Amen.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
JUDY WEBB
I have been a member of UALC for 26 years and have been writing devotions for this site for about 17 of them. Writing is my passion. As retired staff I still love everything about UALC and its members including my small group.
Judy, Your devotional was an encouragement this morning. I was questioning why I am still praying to see some of my loved ones come to faith. Is it doing any good? Your words give me renewed hope. “Never doubt that God’s power will match his promise to us.”
I woke up worring about Christmas with my friends and family. Your reminder to turn it over to God in prayer was just what I needed. Thank you!
Good devotional, Judy. Like you, I have had situations that had no earthly solution. When relief came, it could only be credited to God. Thanks for the reminder.