Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance
about what we do not see.… —Hebrews 11:1
As I watch so many people struggle in this life, in my family and those we serve on the mission field – my thoughts
come to the issue of faith and living by it.
So much of our attitude about our
life and its quality, about contentment and a sense of satisfaction, is
dependent upon what happens or does not happen to us and the people we care
about. Our plans fail. We suffer
loss and are disappointed which leads to depression, and perhaps even desperation. But that is where Faith is waiting. The capital “F” is not a typo. The Faith I am
talking about is the Faith that comes from Heaven not something that you must up - stiff upper lip and all that. Faith is having
confidence in the One who is Faithful. Even when all of your senses tell you that certain doom is looming. That the situation is hopeless.
To have faith and hope in the midst of a crisis makes no earthly
sense. The pre-condition of faith is not that it makes sense, but confidence,
hope, and peace through faith will always stand in defiance of “common sense”
and human understanding. The root of
faith is found in a relationship with the Creator God through Jesus Christ. That is as certain as the fact that gravity
will keep you connected to this planet
and you will not float off into space one day.
Once you are able to grasp that, to believe it, to embrace it, the
result will be peace in the midst of any storm that might come your way. That my friend is a promise of God.
(Philippians 4:4-7)
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say
it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness
be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do
not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Charley
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