What does Genesis 17:16 teach about God's power to fulfill His promises? Context of Genesis 17:16 “ I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will become the mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her.” Why This Promise Looks Impossible • Sarah is about 90 years old (Genesis 17:17) • She has been barren her entire marriage (Genesis 11:30) • Human ability, timing, and logic all say “too late” God’s Power Shining Through the Promise 1. Life From Barrenness • Only God can open a womb that has been closed for decades (Hebrews 11:11). • He shows that He is “the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27). 2. Nations From One Elderly Couple • The promise goes far beyond a single son—whole nations and royal lineages will stem from Sarah. • This magnifies Ephesians 3:20: He does “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.” 3. Irrevocable Commitment • God says “I will bless her” twice, underscoring certainty. • Romans 4:20-21 highlights Abraham’s conviction “that God was able to do what He had promised.” Reinforcing Scriptures • Luke 1:37—“For nothing will be impossible with God.” • Isaiah 46:9-11—He declares the end from the beginning and accomplishes all His purpose. • Numbers 23:19—God does not lie or change His mind; He fulfills what He declares. Take-Home Truths • If God can bring life from a 90-year-old womb, He can breathe life into any hopeless situation. • Divine timing may differ from ours, but His word never fails (Joshua 21:45). • Every seemingly impossible promise in Scripture is anchored in the unchanging character of the Almighty. Living It Out • Rest in the certainty that He who promised is faithful (Hebrews 10:23). • Celebrate testimonies of His power—they remind us that the God of Genesis 17:16 is still at work today. |
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