By Faith

3/9/2023

Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

God has been overwhelming me with His perfect orchestration of events. There have been multiple examples over the past several days that clearly show the hand of God in situations. They involve different people and different situations, but God is clearly present in each circumstance. He is also teaching me many may lessons, and I am so grateful.

Now, I am not saying that all things work out exactly the way we pray for. Sometimes we are kept in the dark for a while. Sometimes we must struggle and persevere. Sometimes we never get to see how God’s answers comes. This was true with the pillars of faith in the Bible. When you read Hebrews 11, you cannot help but notice the repetition of the two words “by faith”. The NIV titles the chapter “Faith in Action” because all the people mentioned lived and walked by faith. They all did miraculous things by faith in the One who sent them to act.

 Right now, as I am writing this, my family and I are standing on faith for a wee member of our family and his parents. We are praying and lifting them up to the Great Physician and our Savior. There are times in life where praying is all any of us can do, and faith is all we have. Unlike those pillars of faith, I cannot act in any other way but to pray. I must be still and silent and trust. I know, however, that prayer in times of worry or struggle is the most profound and important thing any of us can do. God know us. God hears us. God loves us.