Wednesday, 1 December, 2004

This week's devotions are written by Redeemer member Bernice Stewart.



We do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. . .

2 Corinthians 4:18a



When we are attacked by life's trials we have a CHOICE to make -



We can walk by FAITH or by SIGHT.



God commands us to walk by Faith (His word & promises)

and not by Sight (facts or circumstances) - 2 Corinthians 5:7



When we walk by faith we respond with what and how God's

word says to do and not react with our human feelings and

intellect.



However, we don't throw out our feels and intellect but we subject

them to our spiritual being to be anointed and utilized in accordance

to God's will.



The poem "Seeing Beyond" by Mildred N. Hoyer is more than a positive

attitude it's a faith walk life style - embracing the substance of hope.



See the blossom on the bare branch;

See the harvest in the tiny seed;

See the wholeness in the illness;

See God's order in the confusion;

See life in the midst of death-

See the substance of things unseen.



Prayer: Father, we give you thanks for the everlasting Gospel which

gives us hope to see beyond our human vision. AMEN.