December 24

Hebrews 11-13
I have enjoyed reading through the Bible this year, the stories of great men and women who have spoken to us through the ages because of their faith in the Lord.  All of these demonstrated their faith in various ways, many sacrificing their very lives, in order to draw close to a God they could not see, yet knew existed.  Today’s reading begins with, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”  All too often some refuse to believe because they cannot see, touch, taste, or handle.  Skeptics are everywhere.  Even when the evidence is overwhelming, these refuse to believe.  They come up with alternative explanations.  However, before we become too offended, we should remember that many of these same skeptics doubt that we ever put a man on the moon, that JFK or Elvis are really dead, that the Holocaust actually happened, ad infinitum.  This lack of faith can even be found in the church.  There are Christians who doubt the veracity of the biblical narrative, aspects of church history, even their own faith!  But, there is One who remains faithful, even when we aren’t.  We may not be able to see Him, but He sees us and loves us and longs to spend eternity with us!