In the last few blog posts, I’ve been looking at hope and disappointment. Both beg for addressing FAITH. Hope, trust, and faith are all interconnected. I don’t believe you can have one and not the others. As we grow as Christians, as we develop, each aspect grows and matures. Sometimes, our hope outweighs our ability …
My last post blog dealt with HOPE. However, I would be remiss if I did not deal with DISAPPOINTMENT. Disappointment is defined as: sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations. Hope does not bring a guarantee of an outcome. Even when we bring our hopes to God, there is no …
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This well-known verse speaks to our faith, but in this case I want to focus on the aspect of hope. Part of life. To hope for something is an eager expectation. It is not passive. Our …
Mark 7:34 (Faith) 34 He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!” (which means “Be opened!”). (NIV-Jesus Bible) Mark 7:37 (Faith) 37 People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.” (NIV-Jesus Bible) Using Saliva to …
Delayed answer to prayer. Has anyone ever experienced this? Has anyone ever had to wait, not just days or weeks but months or years for an answer to our prayers? I am certain that I am not alone in this. All of us, at one time or another, have had to wait. Psalms 27:14Wait for …
