A Covenant Fulfilled: Advent Part 2

In Genesis 12, we see God's plan unfold in an ordinary act of faith and a promise fulfilled...

A Covenant Fulfilled  Advent Part 2 "I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all the peoples on earth will be blessed through you." —Genesis 12:3 [NIV] As Christmas Day approaches, it's easy to be distracted by the busyness of the season, which is why it's so important to align our hearts with the true meaning of that special day. The birth of our Savior is the fulfillment of prophesies throughout the Old Testament, and a reminder that we can trust God even when we cannot see how His promises will be realized. In Genesis 12, we see God's plan unfold in an ordinary act of faith and a promise fulfilled. God promised Abram that, "All the peoples on earth will be blessed through you." Abram and his wife Sarai couldn't see God's plan. In fact, at that time, they had no children, and Sarai couldn't bear children at all. Somehow Abram and Sarai (whose names God changed to "Abraham" and "Sarah" in Genesis 17) believed the promise that God gave to them.  But that promise wouldn't be fulfilled for 25 years. They tried to fulfill the promise themselves along the way (how many times have we tried to fulfill God's plan for Him?) and each time God rejected their solutions. I can imagine them looking up into the stars, feeling heartbroken and alone as the years passed, believing their chance for an heir could be over.  Sometimes, following God feels like we're shouting questions into the heavens, only to receive the answer of silence. Having faith often means wondering—and not knowing—how or when God will fulfill His promises. Even if we're feeling hurt, pain, rejection, or sorrow this Christmas, we can rest in His promise that one day all will be reconciled with our loving Creator.  Even if we're feeling hurt, pain, rejection, or sorrow this Christmas, we can rest in His promise that one day all will be reconciled with our loving Creator. What God started in the beginning, He will finish in the end. We know this to be true because He promised that "all the peoples on earth will be blessed through" Abraham, and on Christmas morning, a weary world rejoices as we celebrate our dear Savior's birth.  Just as God's covenant with Abraham was fulfilled through Jesus, He will return again one day and fulfill His kingdom. So while we wait, in faith, we wait with the expectation of one day rejoicing in His presence.   As God's story of redemption continues through the Old Testament, we are reminded that His plan was in place from the very beginning. Like pieces of a puzzle, we begin to see the bigger picture—a promised Redeemer sent by God to reconcile His people. This holiday season, let us rest in the promises of God and reflect on the covenant that was fulfilled in the birth of Christ. Thousands of years ago, God was thinking of you and me, and weaving together a love story just for us. This holiday season, let us rest in the promises of God and reflect on the covenant that was fulfilled in the birth of Christ. Scene from iBIBLE where God delivers the promise to Abram (Abraham) that his offspring will be numerous like the stars.  iBIBLE will be the first visual interpretation of God's Divine narrative—the story that reveals God's sovereignty played out from Genesis to Revelation. This story tells us who we are and why we're here, and shows us our need for a Redeemer. With the potential to reach people speaking the 7,000+ living languages of the world with a visual interactive Bible, reaching the ends of the earth with God's Divine narrative is more possible now than it ever has been. iBIBLE will be completely free to all people, and is fully funded by the support of individuals and families that believe in our mission.  If you'd like to join our team, click the link below to find out more about iBIBLE. LEARN MORE ABOUT iBIBLE Copyright © 2020 RevelationMedia, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: RevelationMedia PO Box 518 McKinney, Texas 75070 Add us to your address book

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