Reading: Romans 4:16-22
Reflective Thoughts
The Guarantee
We bought our home ten years ago. It had wood floors-old pine that we decided to have professionally stained and refinished before we moved in. The flooring guy made some recommendations and then gave us a detailed, 15-year-written warranty against scratches or finish failure. Those of you who know how vulnerable to scratches both pine wood and urethane finishes are may be wondering just how this man remained in business. Most likely you already know. He never intended to honor his guarantee because he wasn’t able. Such a promise, however, sounded good enough to make him a few bucks before closing up shop.
God gave Abraham a guarantee. It sure sounded good. It was for more than 15 years. In fact it was for more than his lifetime–extending to all his descendants, both his natural offspring and his spiritual ones. This is undoubtedly the most outlandish guarantee offered in the history of human kind. Yet, it’s good, simply because the One who guarantees it is able. What’s more, there was no motive to make a sale-the cost was all on Him. God keeps His promises to you and to me.