Growing Faith Part 11 of 16

GROWING FAITH Part 11 of 16
I CAN
Hebrews 11

Hebrews 11 is the faith chapter of the Bible. Vs 1,2: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.”

“What do you say about that?” Michael asked Jeremy when Coach Jiles left the house.

“Oh Mike, I’m floating on cloud nine! He just gave me the incentive to work hard using these crutches. He WANTS me to hang around and encourage the guys this year! And NEXT year, if things go right…”

“You’ll have a job as a linebacker! Very cool, bro!” Michael interjected.

“I can see it now—a starting position—after a year of physical therapy and weight training.”

Jeremy’s face glowed, his smile was ear to ear. “You were so right to encourage me to see the silver lining after my ankle broke. Thank you, Mike, for reminding me to focus on God instead reveling in my sorrow.”

“It’s not easy to focus on Christ, Jerm. Our situations and circumstances distract our attention from the big picture. But we have planted our hope in Him Who is Sovereign. Our circumstances are just a gnat He brushes away. If we keep the faith that God leads us into victory, we will always be cherished in His sight—regardless!”

“I get it now.” Jeremy said, eyes glistening. “I feel so close to Jesus; He is my best friend—aside from you.”

“You mean I’m no longer your best friend?” Michael said looking at Jeremy faking sobs, holding his hands to his eyes.

“You know what I mean! Jesus is the glue that keeps us standing firm when circumstances tackle us to the ground.”

Dad overheard his sons and peeked inside the door. “What’s this, a Bible study?”

“Well, yes. Kind of. I mean…” Jeremy began.

“Dad, it’s so cool! Coach Jiles just told Jeremy that when he gets his cast off and begins physical therapy, Coach will get his assistant to instruct him in weight training!”

“Yeah Dad, AND, I’ll get a starting position as a linebacker next year!” Jeremy concluded, triumphantly.

“I get it! Congratulations, son! Your faith in God is paying off. I am proud that my boys and Jesus have formed an admiration society. Now that’s a clique I won’t tell you to quit!”

Take Home Nugget
Weak faith says, “God can.” Great faith says, “God will.” Perfect faith says, “It is done.” A person’s faith is his testimony. What does your faith say to others about your relationship to God?

When circumstances find my face blue,
My pity party is a terrible hue.
Eyes on Christ turns my frown
Into a smile, which is frown’s upside down.

J.D. Griffith

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