Jesus’ faith held to some absolute certainties.
Jesus looked up to heaven and said, “Father, thank you for hearing me. You always hear me, …”
John 11:41-42
This does not mean Jesus always got what he wanted.
Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret.
Mark 7:24
The work of faith is less about getting what we want, and more about how we behave when we don’t.
Then he took [the disciples] with him and they withdrew by themselves … but the crowds learned about it and followed him. He welcomed them ..
Luke 9:10-11
Faith runs the race the Father sets out for us with love. Faith runs in hope that the one who sets the course gives grace for the challenges and unexpected interventions for the impossible.
let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:1-2
In this strange world our only hope is Jesus. Let us fix our eyes on him and run the course he has set for us!
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2 thoughts on “What is faith?”
Derek, Your depth continues to amaze me. So glad He brought you into our lives.
Thanks Jack – and likewise. Back in the day, you were very much a spring of real water in a dry and weary land where there was no water. God bless, Derek