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{{DOD-January}}
Today's reading covers the birth of Ishmael, the changing of Abram's name to [[Abraham]], the [[Abraham]]ic covenant confirmed and made everlasting, and the promise of Isaac.
There is a practical lesson concerning the birth of Ishmael. Rather than allowing [[God]] to work in His own time and way, [[Sarah]] ran ahead of [[God]]. This always brings trouble to our lives. The flesh always loves to "help" [[God]], while true [[faith]] is shown in patience. [[Sarah]] doubted [[God]]'s promise that she would bear [[Abraham]] a son. And [[Abraham]] ceased to walk in the [[Spirit]] and began to walk in the flesh. Someone has said, "Faith is living without scheming." We should never doubt [[God]]'s promises. Remember, we cannot mix [[faith]] and flesh, law and [[grace]], or promise and self-effort.
As [[Christians]], we must be strong and mature so that we might enjoy the fullness of [[God]]'s perfect plan for our lives.
