October 22 Our “FAITH” Walk 2 Corinthians 5:7
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)
The more difficult and the more complex our lives become, the easier it is to lose our direction and our perspective. “God, is this the way I am supposed to live?” We often think, while going through the promised trials and tribulations of this life; that we are not living right! Well, that is when “FAITH” come into play. God, through Jesus Christ and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, has provided the empowered ability to face the challenges and to overcome the difficulties, through HIS SUSTAINING POWER FOR LIVING! That Power is OUR FAITH! FAITH IN HIS WORD AND FAITH IN THE FACT THAT HE SAID IT AND WE BELIEVE IT! “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1).” This world, right now, today, offers a dismal and dark picture and the activities of this world are a far cry from the glory and presence of God, yet, even in the midst of the depravity and sin, HE STILL LOVES US! When I wake up, each day, and look into the mirror, and listen to the “News” of the day, and review the activities of my day, I have the opportunity to be very depressed! The next thing in my morning routine, is time with my God … through His Word, through Prayer Time and Meditation, and that is when I clearly see the ability to navigate through the challenges of the day, with renewed Hope and with Empowered Vision! I pray that God will provide each of us the FAITH to see HIS HAND in everything that we do and the SUSTAINING and EDIFYING POWER to provide AMAZING AND ABUNDANT FAITH TO NAVIGATE THROUGH THE CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE ASSURANCE OF FAITH AND HIS GLORIOUS PROMISES! I also claim the fact that, although our FAITH may have started out the size of a mustard seed, that it is in an active state of expansion until it becomes a “Mighty Oak Tree” of FAITH! Folks, we really do “Walk by Faith, not by Sight!” Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!
SIDE NOTE: Over the past several months, I have been participating in an activity that I heard about from an older and respected fellow pastor! I am engaged in a “PRAYER WALK” for BAPTIST TABERNACLE CHURCH! I walk around the perimeter of our property, and I am praying for each member, each visitor, and the physical property. In addition, I am praying that God will not allow Satan, or his influences to have any place in or around BTC! So, if you ride by and see the “Pillsbury Doughboy Pastor” walking around the church grounds, you can be assured that you are being lifted up in prayer!