"FAITH THAT BLESSED"

   " So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith."             

                                            GALATIAN 3 : 9

    Over the last few months my backyard bird feeder hasn't been much to look at. No visitor except a few hardy sparrows. In fact, The other day I spent many long moments by the window feeling a little blue, hoping to see a few birds. Suddenly the bird feeder was abuzz with new and different Friends Finches flews out of nowhere, a mockingbird showed  up, a couple of red breasted robins hopped by to join the party, and two doves perched on a nearby fence to wait their turn for the birdseed. I sat there wide eyed and with the biggest smile. Without thinking, I exclaimed, "Thank you, Lord, for the birds!" It struck me that the entire backyard party was organized by the Lord Himself, just when I needed a lift, He brought by an array of brightly colored, happy birds. Doves and robins don't come in by chance if the Lord notice when a sparrow falls, then surely He directs  their flight paths. It's simply a matter of faith to observe God's hand in absolute everything that happens. Faith to believe that the flashing wings of a blue jay fluttering across the yard is a gift orhestrated personally by the Lord.

    Perhaps the greatest honor the Scriptures ascribe to Abraham is that he was the "friend of God." As a great leader of his people, When a president leaves office, work begins on his presidential library. It is where the legacy of his life is exhibited and studied. His accomplishments, great and small are on display so that scholars and school children alike can research his life and learn. Abraham would be worthy of a museum and archive if he lived today. Instead, we have the words of Scripture that describe his greatness. We read that he was hospitable to strangers (Genesis18:1-8),he was obedience to God's laws (Genesis 24:1). Can you imagine your name being used to describe God the Father? When the Scriptures refer to the Lord as " the God of Abraham" Faith that Blessed,"

     What a way to live! Those who are able to see God's sovereign hand in great or small things are full of joy. Look around you today and have faith to see His gifts. you will be blessed. Lord, today I want to see Your hand in everything that happens. Give me faith to believe that every gift is from you. help me to recoqnize the wonderful ways You minister to me today. Give me eye of faith, and shall be blessed.