The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
a stronghold in times of trouble.
Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.
God
has called me on an adventure of faith and trust.
When Hannah worked at Camp Lookup, I spent a week
with her exploring the beautiful setting and experiencing an adventure. I hiked
around the lake, met a little snake while I relaxed in the gazebo, and took
photos of all the beautiful azaleas. Then the adventure happened. The camp has
this huge swing that holds two people. Hannah and I climbed on the double seat
and latched our harnesses (that's enough to scare a person.) A camp worker
grabbed the rope and launched us into the sky. And yes, I screamed like a baby.
But I had fun and trusted the swing to hold in place. As we sailed through the air, I believed I would be safely pulled back to the ground.In Hebrews 11:1 the writer tells us, "faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." Hannah had assured me the swing was safe or they couldn't use it for campers. Made sense. If I could trust something so simple as a swing, how could I not trust the God of the universe.
The "hall of faith" in Chapter 11 lists many Old Testament warriors who had faith in God, even as they lived in uncertainty.
We are living in chaotic times. Anger, hate, and
judgment mixed with opinions, sickness, and financial burdens cause faith to
slip. Trust rings hollow. Yet, God remains the same. He's still there for me to
depend on. He's still there for me to run to. I'm confident in the hope I have
in Jesus. I trust him to see me through the hard times and celebrate with me in
the great times. God hasn't gone anywhere. He's still my refuge.
Have faith in the one who loves you more than you
know.