Walking Together in Faith

When we read the story of Abram and Sarai, we don’t just see the beginning of a nation—we see a marriage learning to trust God together.

God’s call to Abram in Genesis 12 was bold and unsettling: leave your country, your people, and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. What’s easy to overlook is that Sarai went too. She wasn’t the one who heard the promise directly, but she shared in the obedience. From the very start, their marriage was shaped by faith expressed in movement—walking into the unknown together.

Faith Isn’t Always Easy on a Marriage

Abram and Sarai’s journey wasn’t smooth. They faced famine, fear, delayed promises, and deep disappointment. There were moments when fear led Abram to poor decisions and moments when Sarai tried to “help” God fulfill His promise in her own way. These weren’t just individual struggles; they affected their relationship.

That should encourage us. Scripture doesn’t hide the tension, confusion, or mistakes in their marriage. Instead, it shows us that God works through imperfect people and imperfect relationships.

Marriage, like faith, often grows in seasons of waiting. Sarai waited years for a promise that seemed impossible. Abram waited for clarity, security, and fulfillment. Yet they stayed connected—to each other and to the God who called them.

God’s Promises Are Bigger Than Our Weaknesses

One of the most beautiful moments in their story comes later, when God changes their names—Abram to Abraham, Sarai to Sarah. It’s not just a rebranding; it’s a reminder that God sees them not as they are, but as who they are becoming.

Their marriage didn’t succeed because they never doubted. It endured because God remained faithful even when they struggled to believe.

That’s good news for every couple today. You don’t need a perfect marriage for God to work in your life. You need a willing heart, humility, and a shared direction toward Him.

Walking Forward Together

Abram and Sarai teach us that marriage is a partnership of faith. Sometimes one spouse has stronger faith than the other. Sometimes fear speaks louder than trust. But when a couple keeps walking—keeps listening, keeps obeying, keeps returning to God—He shapes their story for His glory.

If you’re married, their story invites you to ask:

• Are we walking with God together?

• Are we trusting His timing, even when it’s hard?

• Are we willing to let Him reshape us along the way?

And if you’re single, their story reminds you that God’s promises are sure, His timing is perfect, and His plans involve community, faith, and trust.

A Place to Walk Together

At New Hope Baptist Church – Tunnel Hill, we believe faith is meant to be lived out together—within marriages, families, and the church family. No one is meant to walk the journey alone.

We invite you to join us for worship, grow in God’s Word, and be part of a community that encourages faith in every season of life.

📍 Visit us this Sunday at 11:00 AM🌐 Learn more at www.newhopetunnelhill.com

Just like Abram and Sarai, let’s keep walking—together—trusting the God who always keeps His promises.