Walk By Faith

"For we walk by faith, not by sight." - 2 Corinthians 5:7

In our devotions this morning, my husband and I were reading about Abraham's walk of faith to a mountaintop.  If you are not familiar with this epic moment in Abraham's life, you can read about it in Genesis 22.  Perhaps in this time of "new norms" and lifestyle adjustments, we could all benefit from re-reading the life of Abraham and his wife, Sarah.  God called them to a lifestyle of change and faith.

The devotional challenged us to think about how unusual circumstances and confusing messages often cause us to question the character of God.  We tend to define Him by the lens we are looking through.  But one of the most reassuring characteristics of God is that He is unchanging.  His character and qualities never change - He is the same yesterday, today and forever.  This should give us reassurance and allow us to trust Him.  Yet often, in times of difficulty or uncertainty, we forget this eternal quality of God.  We question Him and His care for us.

Today, as you face another day with aspects of your life made different, or difficult, by the COVID-19 virus and the way it has impacts nearly every facet of our lives, remember that God remains unchanged.  You can be confident that He knows what He is doing, that He remains ready to forgive us if we need to confess things, ready to love us if we will accept His offer of salvation, and ready to walk with us through the dark time and the shadowed uncertainties of our life here on this earth.

Step out in faith - faith in the God who never changes.  Step out in faith - faith in the relationship He offers through His Son, Jesus.  Step out in faith - faith that if we seek Him, He will be found.