Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
As I write today's message I am writing with a broken heart. A very special, dear friend of mine passed away this morning at a very young age. It is because of her faith and trust in the Lord that I find comfort and some peace right now. My heart and my flesh miss her presence but it is by faith that I can trust that she is in the hands of a merciful and loving God right now. When she was in the hospital I wanted to bring something to her. A little token or something so that just in case she did come around she would know that she was in our prayers. I found this little angel that said "Faith is not knowing God can, but believing that He will!" I know that she believed this with all of her heart and I too know that God is in control of all things. We cannot possibly fathom why God chooses such things for our lives but we just have to trust in faith that He knows what He is doing. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
God can help us through all things. God can heal us. God can give us peace. God can perform miracles beyond our wildest dreams, but what He does not do is give us faith. It is by faith that we believe that He will deliver us from all trials whether it be on this earth or in our heavenly home. And it is by faith that we know that He is the Everlasting Father, the Mighty God, the King of Kings and the Prince of Peace.
Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.
In Loving Memory of Sister Eva.
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