Faith Is Things Hoped For But Not Seen

F.A.I.T.H. 

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.              (Hebrews 11:1)

"Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now,                           you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you                                         are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls."                                                                                                 1 Peter 1:8-9  

Faith is believing  that you will receive those things you hope for even though at the momentyou do not see them. God works in mysterious ways and there is times in my life where I have just had to simply trust Him having faith believing He has everything under control. Many times I have had people praying about a certain thing and still God chooses to be silent.

And yes, there are times when I am afraid I'm not having enough faith. When it has to do with someone being sick, I know that God can heal them. Or at least I am able to see that God is at work in the persons life. I recently felt God wanted me to go and visit a friend that has been told by the doctors he has a short time left on this earth. 

But he is determined to finish well, and has poured all of his faith and love for God into his family and friends. As I went to see him, I found that he was a bit discouraged yet not giving up. but each day I was there, I seen God at work in him and in his family and in those around him. He was encouraged. God is God and He will do as He pleases. 

        The other thing i seen was his deep faith and the peace he had in God, I know he                                    was living out what Paul said, in (Philippians 1:21),"For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." So, I know that God understands like no one else the things we are going through and what kind of faith we have. I see that he has surrendered to God and His will.  

I believe even at this late stage of illness, God is able to heal him, if it is the will of the Father. I also believe that that full healing may happen by God choosing to take him home to be with Him in glory, and I know he is ready and waiting to go.  If and when that happens I know there will be a big hole left behind, there will be some grief at the lose, but they will know He is with the Father whom He loved and believed in wit hall of his heart.  

I know that while God leaves him her on this earth, he will remain faithful until Jesus comes, and I know that we all will suffer grief in all kinds of trials, (1 Peter 1:6) And every day we will need to process our emotional state, that will come due to real pain. But because of our faith and knowing we have a "New life in Christ, we can remain anchored.  

In a life of faith and love, in the grace of God, that fills us the an inexpressible and glorious joy (v.8) This being the end result of a faith in God, faith in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the promise of His return to take us home, in the salvation of our souls. (v.9) I know the Holy spirit empowers us to have that fulfilling faith, we need.  

We can life by F.A.I.T.H. , by praying and by facing our situations one at a time in confidence that we are surrounded by the love of God and those who believe will stand with us. Jesus promised to never leave us nor forsake us, to the very end. Friends, when God helps you rejoice in hope, you can face anything that come into your life. You will have confidence in Him. 

Lets pray : Dear Jesus, please help me trust You as I wait for Your promised return when You’ll make all things new. My hope is in you and the eternity that has been promised in your word, I have F.A.I.T.H. knowing you will follow through in keeping your promises. I love you and will follow you all the days of my life. AMEN