Faith is vision plus valor.
Habakkuk shouted God’s praises when he beheld the vines without fruit, the fields burned and bare, the stalls without herds. He rejoiced because he had faith in God. It was his audacious certitude of faith that made him such a powerful prophet who wrote of living by faith.
As an old seaman once wrote; “In fierce storms we can do but one thing, there is only one way; we must put the ship in a certain position and keep her there.”
Likewise, in difficult times our faith must position our heart towards God. Reason cannot help us. Past experiences may give no light. Even prayer may bring no consolation. Look, and keep courageously looking to God who will come to your aid.
“Who is among you that fears the Lord, that obeys the voice of His servant, that walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the Lord and rely on his God.” Isaiah 50:10
