From the Pastor's Desk

It is often said that faith is not just a feeling or a belief, but a steadfast trust in God's character and promises. And, nowhere in the Bible is this truth more evident than in Hebrews 11.

In times of uncertainty, it's easy to become overwhelmed and question our faith. However, we must remember that our faith is not in our own abilities or in the circumstances we're facing. Our faith is rooted in the character and promises of God Himself, who is faithful and unchanging. Hebrews 11 is an inspiring chapter of the Bible that teaches us about faith. It tells stories of many of the faithful men and women of the Old Testament who trusted in God, even in impossible situations. 

Abraham, for example, had faith that God would fulfill His promise to make him the father of many nations. Joseph had faith that God would use his slavery and imprisonment for a greater purpose. Moses trusted God to deliver the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. David had faith that God would deliver him from his enemies. These people were far from perfect, yet they chose to trust in God's faithfulness and demonstrated remarkable acts of courage and faith. They offer us a powerful example of what it looks like to put our faith in God. 

But the beauty of Hebrews 11 is that it not only gives us examples of how to have faith, it also teaches us what faith is. "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." (Hebrews 11:1) Faith, then, is not a blind leap in the dark. It is a confident trust in God's character and the truth of His promises. It's the assurance that while we may not see the fulfillment of our hopes and dreams in this life, we believe that God is faithful and will fulfill them in His perfect timing and way. 

So, let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith (Hebrews 12:2) and continue to put our trust in Him as we navigate through life. May the stories in Hebrews 11 inspire us to be people of faith and remind us of God's unchanging faithfulness.

Looking forward to worshipping with you this Sabbath.

Be blessed, David Peñate