This work has, and continues to be a true journey of faith in the midst of great challenges and uncertainties. How fitting then that our morning time of devotion together was a study of the book of Hebrews – deepening our understanding of how worthy Jesus is of our faith, trust and worship. Hebrews 11 begins with the definition of faith:
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see…without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.” (Hebrews 11: 1, 6, NIV) The 11th chapter is filled with examples of those throughout history who lived by faith – yet who did not receive what was promised, “since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.” (Hebrews 11:40, NIV) What an amazing promise this is – faith enables us to see the current context, whatever our circumstances, as temporary – with assurance that God is actively working to redeem and transform it to completion in His time and way. This gives us patience to endure struggles, knowing that our God is faithfully working even within the most trying circumstances – for our good and His glory.
