“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 14‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

For the first time, I am reading the Bible in a year through the Run for God Club. As a result, I have been reading the Old Testament. I am reminded of a world that lived before Jesus’s birth, death, and resurrection. I have been reminded of the same sin that tempted Eve tempts us today. In particular, the story of Abraham and Sarah has been speaking to me. Their story begins in Genesis, Chapter 12 when they were known as Abram and Sarai. They both wanted a son and were willing to cultivate their own truth versus waiting on God’s promise. Let’s recap!

In Genesis 15:4 NIV we read how God promised Abram a son; “Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.”

In Genesis 16:2 NIV we read how Sarai came up with her own plan for a son, “so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Go, sleep with my slave; perhaps I can build a family through her.” Abram agreed to what Sarai said.” Genesis‬ ‭16‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

In Genesis 17:16 NIV we read how God continued to be faithful even when Abraham and Sarah cultivated their own truth, “I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her so that she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will come from her.”

What truth are you believing today? In a world of full of sin it is easy to cultivate our own truth. Thankfully we are blessed by living on this side of the cross. We are blessed with the way, the truth, and the life through our Savior, Christ Jesus. Good news, even when we fall outside the will of God, His saving grace loves us unconditionally.