Hope against hope

Romans 4: 18-21

18Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." 19Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead—since he was about a hundred years old—and that Sarah's womb was also dead. 20Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.

We all have defining moments in our life. We face challenges that seem hopeless; the task before us seems unachievable, perhaps even impossible. When we are faced with those high thick walls that are set before us, we should think of Abraham. Against all hope, he hoped. When everything in the natural world told him that this task would be impossible, he did not waver in his faith. He gave glory to God, and increased his faith! He believed, he hoped, and he had unshakeable faith that God could, and would do exactly what he had promised!

Oh the wonderful, fulfilling, warming, empowering, and conquering power of faith!! When you feel you have nothing left to give, faith will recharge your soul, when you are weak, and feel trapped in temptation, faith will give you a way out. When the world has beaten you down, and you want to lie on the floor and give up, faith will bring you back onto your feet. With faith in the Lord, nothing is impossible, yet today; we find doubt, easier to listen to. We hear discouragement, and believe in our mediocrity!

Folks, I encourage each of you not listen to the world around you, do not listen to the doubt, and discouragement, Fill yourself with faith….fill yourself to the point that it overflows, and runs out like a spring, filling those around you. Be fully persuaded that God has the power to do what he has promised!

Peace,
Rev. Thetford