The Courage Of Faith

“By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.” Hebrews 11:8If I were to ask you how adventurous you are, how would you respond? While some of us may be up for more adventure than others, probably all of us love at least some level of it in our lives. We want it to be fun (and at least a little bit challenging) while not requiring too much of us.From a spiritual perspective, this adventure begins when we hear the call of God in our lives and respond by following Jesus. Since life brings with it various twists and turns, stepping into the journey of faith can often be the same. Whenever we face challenges, courage is necessary.As we start a new sermon series this week, the question for us will be around the development of Godly courage, and we will begin by looking at the life of Abraham. Abraham’s journey includes incredible challenges, painful setbacks, and thrilling victories – all in the context of being called to follow God and to believe in God’s promises.As we will discover, Abraham is considered great by many people in the world. But what is it that made him great? Ultimately, it was God who did that. God called Abraham, Abraham believed in God, and God credited that to him as righteousness. Because of God, Abraham’s faith in God became the defining mark of his life.But that didn’t make it easy. His life was also marked by great challenges that required Godly courage. As we study his life together, may we be challenged to trust in God, to take Him at His word, and to step out in faith.Grace & Peace,Pastor Aaron