Genesis 17:1 says, “I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”

I picture Abraham standing there, years deep into the promise and still waiting. He is not a young man anymore. He has tried to help God out a time or two. He has learned that faith can get tired, even when it is sincere. And right there, right in the middle of waiting, God shows up and introduces Himself with a name: El Shaddai, the Almighty God.

God does not start with what Abraham needs to do. He starts with who He is. “I am the Almighty God.” In other words, “I am enough. I am sufficient. I am not limited by your age, your mistakes, or the calendar you are staring at.”

Then God says, “Walk before me.” Not run. Not perform. Not impress. Just walk. Day by day. Step by step. Stay close. Stay honest. Stay present.

And when God says, “be thou perfect,” He is not talking about flawlessness. He is talking about wholeness. A heart that is fully His. A life that is surrendered, not spotless.

Here is the encouragement today. If you feel stretched, delayed, or unsure, remember who is walking with you. El Shaddai has not lost His strength, His timing, or His promise. Keep walking. Stay before Him. The God who called you is more than enough to finish what He started.