God Left Off Talking

"And he left off talking with him, and God went up from Abraham."  Genesis 17:22.  God has visited with Abraham on several occasions and told him about the promise.  Abraham and Sarah are going to give birth to a son that will bless all nations.  Abraham on this occasion tries to turn God in a different direction.  God reminds Abraham again that the covenant will be established in Isaac, not Ishmael.  God leaves Abraham.  God has a will and a purpose.  We have no authority to change that will and purpose.  God oftentimes delays in His fulfillment of His promise.  But, the will of God is steadfast.  We are to hear God in all things.  We are to debate God's will, but rather, we are to be submissive.  God was not going to alter His will with Abraham.  Neither will He alter His decree with us today.  When God speaks, we are to hear and do what He says.  God's way is always the best way.  All other ways will come to nothing.  God's will does not change over time.  We are to wait for God to fulfill His promise.  His promise is to keep us and sustain us.  The word which God speaks is to be the direction of our heart.  God has spoken unto us today.  Let us hear and trust in Him who speaks unto us.