"Never Lose Heart!"

 "And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise." (Hebrews 6:15 KJV)

  "So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free gift. And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham's. For Abraham is the father of all who believe. That is what the Scriptures mean when God told him, "I have made you the father of many nations." This happened because Abraham believed in the God who brings the dead back to life and who creates new things out of nothing." (Romans 4:16-17 NLT)

 Yesterday I heard something that I believe might be true, having heard it from someone that was very close to Charlie. What his friend said, was, "If Charlie knew that thousands would come to Christ by him being assassinated, he would most likely be okay with that, if it brought thousands to the Lord." Some of those who believe that God brings the dead back to life, would also feel that way, at least I know I would; if it meant that all those, I pray for every day, would be saved!

 As far as I am concerned, I am here to make sure that my wife is taken care of, once she is gone to be with the Lord, I hope that I will soon follow. Other than that, I, like Abraham, will patiently wait! I am sure that everyone knows by now that Abraham didn't stick around to see the promise fulfilled; but he believed that God would do what He said, by his faith...

"Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping - believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, "That's how many descendants you will have!" And Abraham's faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead - and so was Sarah's womb." (Romans 4:18-19 NLT)