An exaggerated faith

Obviously you have heard or read about Abraham, the “father of faith”, the man who believed God above all things and who walked with Him all the days of his life. Abraham is physically dead, but after so many years after his death, he continues to be an example for the church of Jesus Christ. When we read his story it seems incredible to us and we even realize why he is called the father of faith.

1 The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.

2 “I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing.

3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 12:1-3

Let’s see, the first thing is that God is telling Abraham to leave the place where he lived, to leave his father and go to the land that He would show him. The story of this man is not only beautiful, it is surprising. I ask: What would you do if God tells you to leave everything you have to walk to a place you do not even know? Well, maybe many would say that they are mentally ill that day, but here is the detail, Abraham did not think that he was mentally ill, simply God spoke and he submitted to Him. I think this creates a greater understanding of why he is called the father of faith.

The following is that the promises that God made to Abraham were incredible: 1- I will make you into a great nation, 2- I will bless you, 3- I will make your name great and the most important of all: 4- In you all peoples on earth will be blessed. Those were incredible promises and whoever was promising them was not a man, but God himself.

In verse four Abraham immediately fulfills the action:

So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran. Genesis 12:4

We can imitate the faith of Abraham, what can we imitate? We can imitate trusting in God’s promises about all things, believing that He will do even when we do not see any hope in our condition. The true act of faith is not when we have everything easy, rather, it is when everything is difficult and still we remain believing in God.

I invite you to never lose faith, because we have believed in a God who always keeps His promises, who is holy and who never lies. That hope will never embarrass us. We believe in God with exaggerated faith!

When we examine Abraham’s life more deeply, we discover that his obedience was not impulsive, but the result of a heart shaped by trust in God. He did not have all the answers, he did not know what the road ahead would look like, yet he moved forward. This teaches us that genuine faith is not built on understanding every detail, but on believing the One who calls us. Many times, God also asks us to take steps that challenge our comfort, inviting us to trust Him even when the path seems uncertain.

Another remarkable aspect of Abraham’s faith is that he continued walking despite his limitations. The Bible highlights that he was seventy-five years old when God called him to begin this journey. At that age many would think of resting, but Abraham began one of the most important missions of his life. This shows that God can call us at any moment, regardless of age or circumstances, because His plans do not depend on our strength but on His power.

Furthermore, Abraham’s example reminds us that God’s promises are not always fulfilled immediately. He had to wait years to see the beginning of what God had spoken. This slow but purposeful process reveals that faith is sustained over time, through patience, prayer, and perseverance. Every believer today can learn from that attitude, especially when answers seem delayed or when life becomes heavy.

In our daily walk, we also face moments in which God invites us to trust even when we do not see. Just like Abraham, we may have to leave behind habits, relationships, places, or ways of thinking that no longer align with His purposes. Faith always requires movement, and that movement often leads us into unknown territory. However, every step taken in obedience brings us closer to experiencing God’s faithfulness.

Therefore, as we meditate on Abraham’s story, may our hearts be strengthened. The God who called him is the same God who calls us today. The God who fulfilled His promises to him is the same God who will fulfill His promises in our lives. Let us walk with confidence, believing that His will is perfect and that His plans exceed our understanding. Faith that imitates Abraham is faith that trusts, obeys, and perseveres, even when the journey requires sacrifice.