Hebrews 11: 21 It was faith that made Jacob bless each of the
sons of Joseph just before he died. He leaned on the top of his walking stick
and worshiped God.
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“Didn’t you try
that years ago?” was the question posed to me in disbelief. I was asking some
of the same people to get on board of something that took a long, long time to
get ready. It took so long, that people forgot what I was working on.
- I felt embarrassed that it took so long to get started.
- I felt uneasy about asking the same people to be excited after so many years.
- I felt I needed to keep the same level of excitement as when I first started.
Paul, the assumed
writer, continues the list of faith examples with Jacob, otherwise known as Israel.
Jacob had been a liar and a sneak, but GOD changed his name to Israel, which
means GOD preserves. At a very old age, Jacob remained loyal to GOD. He
required a walking stick after wrestling GOD at a young age. He remained on
fire until his death.
My Observations:
- Difficult times may make me want to leave GOD, BUT where would I go?
- Starting off with GOD can be exciting to me, but staying with HIM is more exciting to HIM.
- Being able to praise GOD at an old age is the goal HE wants me to have.
Remaining excited
about GOD can be difficult. I mean, life can dish out some very rough circumstances.
Loss of health, relationships and income, could leave people wondering “Where
is GOD?” BUT GOD is there, always!
HE provides in ways
I cannot see or understand. HE blesses me in spite of me. HE raises me up when
I should be torn down. GOD and GOD alone should be praised all the time. I am
glad HE cares for me!
Challenge
- Why did the writer choose someone sneaky as an example of faith?
- Have you ever gone through some rough times and wanted to give up on GOD?
- Will you examine your thinking about what HE really wants you to “be” and accept HIS love for you so you can praise HIM today and always?
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