Filling in the H

Before our recent move, friends of ours gave us a beautiful
wall hanging which says: Walk by FAITH, have HOPE always, LOVE others. As I
hung the rustic picture above the fireplace, I noticed the H in FAITH was a
little difficult to read, so I found a marker and filled it in.




As I did so, the Lord brought a truth to mind. Faith
sometimes requires taking a step before the picture is complete.




Abraham had to take his son Isaac to Mount Moriah with the
intention of offering him as a sacrifice before God stayed his hand and
provided a ram.




Moses had to return to Egypt—a place where he was wanted for
murder—before God could use him to lead His chosen people out of slavery.




The widow had to borrow jars before God provided her with
oil to sell.




All throughout God's Word, we see example after example of
people who had to exhibit faith before God intervened on their behalf, because
the amount of faith we proclaim is only backed up by action.




I hope to spend all my days on this planet filling in the H.




Dear Lord, thank You for the many times You intervene on our behalf.
Thank You that Your plan involves us backing up our proclamations of faith in
You by taking steps. Give us the strength and courage to follow you in faith.
Amen.