Friday, Dec 20

Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV Study Bible) – “We live by faith, not by sight.”

Romans 1:17 (NIV Study Bible) – “For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ‘The righteous will live by faith.’”

Galatians 3:11 (NIV Study Bible) – “Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, ‘The righteous will live by faith.’”

Message: It has been said that the true test of faith is when one does not understand anything at all, yet still trusts in God. Indeed, in times of uncertainty, it may be that we do not understand much of what is happening in our world, and especially those things and events which are not within our control.

What we must understand is the necessity of trusting God, our Rock. Let us control and concentrate on that trust. There is a reason righteousness and faith are mentioned so frequently and together in Scripture. We are called to take heed and live by faith, particularly when it is most difficult to do so. We are called to be righteous – which means morally and ethically right and virtuous. We are called to share our faith. We are called to do so even when we still may have many unanswered questions – because we are compelled to do so by our Lord’s Word. Pray hardest when it is hardest to pray and let us invite others to join us.

Family Activity: Make Christingles with your family or with your friends.

Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, thank You for the countless blessings You continue to bestow upon us. May we be faithful servants living in righteousness and witnessing so that others may recognize You in our actions, our words and our deeds. During this blessed season please encourage us and enlighten us further as to how we may be vessels in spreading the good news of Your Son Jesus Christ so that we may live by example in prayer, virtue and faith. Amen.

Sue Kabbourim