By Faith

"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1

By faith Abraham....by faith Moses...

We live in the dispensation of Grace. We can look back through the Word and see what the Lord has been doing. We are also given the final story. We have seen the Saviour die and rise again and can look forward with the hope of heaven. We have promises given to us. So many: The Lord will never lead us; All things work together for good...

So where...WHERE is our faith? Are we not a little ashamed when we look at Noah who worked over 100 years to build an ark, in prospect of saving his family from a flood – unheard of and ridiculed by those around him! What about Abraham who was willing to sacrifice his own son for the Lord. These people didn't have a hope that everything would turn out for good. They didn't have the assurance of heaven. But they had faith.

Here I am in my first world nation, drenched in God's love, showered in His promises. I have proof of His word; I have full access to His throne, and I'm wavering in faith? Like, “God, I don't know about this one...you want me to talk to my friend about you?” or “God, my sister is really really bugging me today...you want me to show love?” Who are we kidding?

Personally, God hasn't asked me to build an ark, fight a war, burn everything that matters! God has given me full hope, assurance and I know, I know I am His! The longer I waver in my faith, the longer I'm wimpy in my service and gifts for Him...the things I will be able to accomplish for Him will get smaller and smaller. I have no reason...no excuse. The hope I've been given should only lead to a greater faith and trust in the One who has an unfailing love for Him. So, remind me again, where is my faith?