Saturday in the First Week of Lent

Faith in Action

He took him outside and said, "Look up at the heavens and count the stars—if indeed you can count them." Then he said to him, "So shall your offspring be." Abram believed the LORD, and he credited it to him as righteousness. Genesis 15:5-6 (NIV)

In times when we are overcome with fear or doubt, we must look to God for comfort and reassurance. Looking around us we can see what God has created and be reminded of his glory and power. We can pray and be assured that God will answer us with a desire to fill our hearts with assurance, comfort, hope and peace.

Abram was shown the grace and love of God by his strong faith in God, not by his works. We too can receive the grace of God and become righteous through our faith. God has promised us his everlasting love if we believe and trust in him. With faith and trust in God, we can accomplish infinite goals, just as God has created infinite stars in the heavens.

Andrew Gaines

Prayer: God, when I am afraid or in doubt, help me see your splendor and grace. Guide me to have faith as Abram did. Help me realize that all my problems and needs will be solved if I have faith in you Lord. Amen.