Devotion - Tuesday, February 4

Hebrews 11 speaks of all the things which are accomplished "by faith."  The ability to know God's goodness and to trust in God's compassion makes it possible to do that which we would otherwise find impossible.

Hebrews 11 speaks of Abraham offering up his son, Isaac.  Of Isaac blessing Jacob and Esau.  Of Joseph's setting the stage for the Exodus.

Daily, I see a whole other collection of examples of what faith enables people to do.  I see the care being offered to sick and dying loved ones.  I see the gentle patience offered to those in desperate need of attention.  I see the dedication of volunteers in caring for the needs of neighbors.

Faith makes possible that which would otherwise be unthinkable.

I am sure that you will face many challenges today.  Some of them will seem too large for you to handle.  Without dismissing the significance of the challenge, I do wish to encourage you to face them with the full faith and confidence afforded to Jesus' followers.  Faith makes possible that which is otherwise beyond our abilities.