Hebrews 11:1-2
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.”
Back when I was in high school (in the dark ages), I worked part-time at a men’s clothing store. The store received a small newspaper called, “GRIT.” Just recently I checked online and discovered that it still exists.
Back to my story. One day during a slow period I was reading the “Grit” and fond a poem that rattled my cage. I cut it out and carried it around for many years before losing it. I have wished many times that I still had it. I hope you enjoy what I recall. It went something like this:
When skies are blue and sonbirds sing;
When flowers bloom, their fragrance bring;
When friends are around and funds abound;
When health and love are easily found;
It doesn’t take a lot of sand to shout and sing, to beat the band.
BUT – – –
When things go wrong—as they often do;
When skies suddenly lose their azure blue;
When well laid plans fall into a crumples heap;
When weary eyes scream out for peaceful sleep;
THEN – – –
Is the time to take our stand,
it’s the time to reach by faith and take God’s hand!
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
– – – Pastor Cecil