Friday, September 5, 2014

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

  September is the month that foreshadows the promise of waiting in expectant faith.  Unlike January that urges us to make unreasonable resolutions, the autumn season carries in the air the excitement of a life full of hope.

In September we begin to look forward to the arrival of chilly nights, the aroma of burning leaves, hot cocoa and our favorite hoodie, knowing in a matter of weeks, the days will get shorter and nights longer as autumn begins her yearly harvest.

Since nature declares the glory of God, maybe September can teach us something about faith.  The Apostle Paul explains it this way..."What is faith? It is the confident assurance that something we want is going to happen.  It is believing that what we hope for is waiting for us, even though we cannot see it up ahead." Hebrews 11:1 (Living Bible)   

Instead of stressing about how and when God is going to answer your requests, start believing.  Get excited! Faith is your direct connect to our heavenly father.  Let's take our Que from this spectacular season and remember before any evidence of falling leaves, or apple trees loaded with fruit, and fields dotted with pumpkins we can anticipate (with total assurance) the miraculous changing landscape. When we operate in faith the thing we hope for, even though we cannot see it, is waiting up ahead.

Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11: 1-6