Thursday May 09, 2024

Courage in Times of Trouble

Hagar is a strong illustration of how unfair, difficult and exclusive life can be for woman in today’s world. Hagar somehow maintained her faith in the LORD and her obedience to Him for her survival. Even in the darkest loneliest time of her life in the desert there was hope in the LORD to save her and her son from death.

Guilt by Association:

Bathsheba has many times been found guilty by association. Some say she was a little too willing to obey the order of the King. I would like to ask when anyone in history, let alone a woman, has ever had the choice to obey or disobey the King. We must always be aware that we can be blamed for those around us and can be found guilty by association.

People in the Bible Who Demonstrated Faith

It is through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of the LORD God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Our faith can be compared with those who came before us. "That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perished, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom…

Sincere Faith

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (Hebrews 11:1). Sincere faith can overcome the world and defeat the devil. Believers will live by sincere faith where unbelievers do not. Sincere faith works by love, is necessary in prayer and is characteristic of believers.
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