Heralds Digest

"By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised." (Hebrews 11:11 NKJV) The ages of Sarah and Abraham before the conception of Isaac leave little room to doubt the reports of their loss of reproductive power. While relying on these type of reports are useful for family planning purpose, anchoring on negative statements there-from often lead to blame shifting, frustration, and hurtful disagreement. By faith Sarah anchored on the promise of God, instead of leaning on her own understanding of aged body. With absolute faith in God, the age of a man does not limit his ability to dream.

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going." (Hebrews 11:8 NKJV) Unlike in the days of Abraham, world globalization has significantly reduced the risk of immigration. Abraham had to leave the Ur of Chaldees without the knowledge of the position of the land of Canaan on the world map. Although he knew nothing about the culture, economy, location and the itinerary, he was satisfied about his confidence in the character and charisma of God, who led him in the way. Unfortunately today, the world's system knowledge increases at the expense of faith in God. Nevertheless, God's statement of faith is superior to the world's statement of facts, representing the most essential matter of the heart of man.