May 4

Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. — Rom 4:20-21 BSB

This was Abraham's faith. It was a firm belief in the promise of God, despite opposition, hoping against hope, fully convinced that what God had promised, He would fulfill. Our faith, if it is genuine, must resemble Abraham's faith. It must anchor in the truth of God, made life and spirit to our soul. It will face opposition from all sides—sin, Satan, the world, and our own nature and reason working against it. But in spite of all, it must hope against hope and be fully persuaded that what God has promised, He is able to perform. In this way, we persevere and patiently wait for the victory.

Consider Moses as another example. "By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; choosing instead to suffer affliction with the people of God, rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin" (Heb. 11:24-25). Moses' faith was remarkable in that, though he had access to all the treasures and pleasures of Egypt, he chose instead to suffer with God's people, valuing eternal reward over earthly gain.