When God Gives the Promise but Not the Timeline (Lessons from Abraham) | Tell Me More
Release Date: 05/05/2026
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info_outlineGenesis 16 reminds us that God’s promises don’t fail—our patience often does. When the waiting feels too long, we’re tempted to take control and force outcomes.
In this episode, Pastors Whit George, Blake Zimmerman, and Angela Ekstrum explore how even in human missteps, God is still at work, forming hearts, shaping character, and advancing His plan to redeem all mankind. He is not just fulfilling dreams; He is forming people.
Show notes:
Weekend Message
Will You Wait on the Lord?
Listen to the full weekend message here: Will You Wait on the Lord?
Referenced from Last Week
Whit mentions last week’s message and Tell Me More episode:
- God Desires Deep Relationship with His People https://youtu.be/rmGpV7ik1Sw?si=HmYHx8DGGilulL2M
- God With Us: Trust, Covenant, and Abraham's Long Walk of Faith | Tell Me More https://youtu.be/ikn31xDCT4Q?si=O9remz8f2a3SXVzg
Resources Mentioned
- The Making of a Leader — Robert Clinton
- The Great Divorce — C.S. Lewis
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