READING: Genesis 9:8-17
The scripture reading describes God’s eternal covenant with Noah and his sons stating that He would never send another flood to kill all living creatures or destroy the earth. Such a covenant promotes a secure belief and a living, bold trust in God’s grace (Luther’s description of faith). Do you live a life of faith? Has your faith ever been tested? Mine was over the past two years when two of my adult daughters (one in VA and one in FL) were quite ill at the same time, precipitating a true family crisis. Various factors can influence one’s ability to resolve such a crisis including the presence of adequate support. God’s presence, my main support, was obvious from the beginning as excellent medical care was given to both of my daughters. Lorrie’s recovery from a coma that involved total body organ failure and amputations was called a miracle by numerous doctors. Debbie’s multiple medical/surgical conditions are now being monitored by an excellent specialist. My family and I believe that God continues to be the Chief of Staff in both of their situations, that He is actively directing their plan of care, and that He continues to answer our prayers and those of our prayer partners at St. Stephen. We believe that we are firmly in God’s hands and that no matter what happens, nothing will shake us from them.
Dear Father: Thank you for hope that makes faith possible and faith to believe in the kind of love that works miracles. Amen
The scripture reading describes God’s eternal covenant with Noah and his sons stating that He would never send another flood to kill all living creatures or destroy the earth. Such a covenant promotes a secure belief and a living, bold trust in God’s grace (Luther’s description of faith). Do you live a life of faith? Has your faith ever been tested? Mine was over the past two years when two of my adult daughters (one in VA and one in FL) were quite ill at the same time, precipitating a true family crisis. Various factors can influence one’s ability to resolve such a crisis including the presence of adequate support. God’s presence, my main support, was obvious from the beginning as excellent medical care was given to both of my daughters. Lorrie’s recovery from a coma that involved total body organ failure and amputations was called a miracle by numerous doctors. Debbie’s multiple medical/surgical conditions are now being monitored by an excellent specialist. My family and I believe that God continues to be the Chief of Staff in both of their situations, that He is actively directing their plan of care, and that He continues to answer our prayers and those of our prayer partners at St. Stephen. We believe that we are firmly in God’s hands and that no matter what happens, nothing will shake us from them.
Dear Father: Thank you for hope that makes faith possible and faith to believe in the kind of love that works miracles. Amen
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