Now faith is being sure of what we hope for
and certain of what we do not see.
Hebrews 11:1

Faith is the SURETY of what we hope for ...
the ACTING upon our hope ...

Hope is Peter wanting to be comforted by Jesus,
Faith is Peter stepping out of the boat...

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UMBRELLA OF FAITH

The fields were parched and brown from lack of rain,
and the crops lay wilting from thirst. People were anxious and irritable as they searched the sky
for any sign of relief.
Days turned into arid weeks. No rain came.

The ministers of the local churches called for
an hour of prayer on the town square the following Saturday. They requested that everyone bring an object of faith for inspiration.

At high noon on the appointed Saturday the townspeople turned out en masse filling the square with anxious faces and hopeful hearts. The ministers were touched to see the variety of objects clutched in prayerful hands - holy books, crosses, and rosaries.

When the hour ended, as if on magical command,
a soft rain began to fall.
Cheers swept the crowd as they held
their treasured objects high in gratitude and praise.

From the middle of the crowd one faith symbol seemed to overshadow all the others:

A small nine-year-old child had brought an umbrella.



FAITH is the only foundation to build your life on ...