Faith

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Pediatric Ward

I studied Hebrews chapter 11 today.  The great chapter of faith.  As I delve into the word I am stricken by the element of hope and anticipation that is needed to have faith

Hebrews 11:1  "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."  God reveals something about the future of our lives.  We seize this and begin to live in anticipation of it.  Faith looks to the future.  Abraham looked to the promise of a son despite his old age.  Faith then begins to act on our hoped for promise.  We become daring and pay no attention to impossibilities.  Faith doesn't reason it obeys.  Abraham moved forth in obedience to sacrifice his promised son.  It didn't make sense but he obeyed.  Abraham passed the test and God returned his promised son.

I think we can all write a statement of our faith story in Hebrews 11.  I would write "by faith chase when called went to a land she did not know.  She held onto the promise that God would heal many.  by faith she went even though she was weak and tired.  Chase believed that God could be her strength and powerfully work miracles.  What would be your faith story?

This week I have seen God strengthen me and give me all that I needed for each day.  I have seen him orchestrate details to bring patients to me and to heal them.  I am praising God for His might and power.  For his compassion and love of His people.  He truly has long arms that stretch to the ends of the earth.

Trials give us the opportunity to apply our faith and to persevere with the strength of God. Thank you God for the hard times not for the pain but for what they do for us.
chase miller

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