Lenten Journey Toward Easter: Pr. Nancy Nyland

Paul writes: “Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him. ‘So shall your offspring be.’ Without weakening in his faith he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead – since he was about a hundred years old – and that Sarah’s womb was also dead. Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” (Romans 4:18-21 NIV) As you live your life each day with family, at work, at school, as a friend, as a member of a faith community….. • do you go with the sure thing • do you choose the easy way, the way that’s quick, that requires no risk • do you choose the way that enables you to rely only upon yourself rather than relying on God?