"Sometimes" - - -

God's Holy Word says in Hebrews 11:1 -- "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."  It also says in verse 6 -- "But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him."

A friend sent me this lovely little poem entitled, "Sometimes" by Stacy Sanchez.

                    "Sometimes -- faith is
        building an ark when there is no rain,
       dipping seven times in a muddy river
              when you have open wounds,
    or marching in circles and shouting praises
            when the enemy is ready to do battle.
           And sometimes -- sometimes faith is
                   tasting the sweetness of God
                in the saltiness of our tears."

So as you prepare your heart for the coming Lord's Day, remember that all of your "Sometimes" can be overcome by Faith---for Faith is the Victory that overcomes the world!!