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I circled, highlighted, underlined and put in quotes this little statement in John Ortberg’s latest book, Faith and Doubt.  He writes,

“I do not know why tragedy,

which destroys faith in some people,

gives birth to it in others.”

I like that statement because it’s the essence of our struggle.

This year some of us will face tragedy. 

It may come in the form of sickness.  We will have some type of cancer that no one can pronounce. Or some other malady that can’t wait to get it’s sick little hands on our immune system.

It may come in the form of loss.  Someone we love who is near and dear to us will depart this earth.

It may come in the form of difficulty in finances, parenting, work, relationship or school. 

We don’t get a crystal ball to see ahead in anticipation and preparation for the challenge.  We only get God and His Word.

Paul said, “I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”  Romans 8:38-39

Whatever the challenge the new year brings allow, “…the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” to give birth to faith in your life.

God bless and Happy New Year!

Pastor Ed and the GateWay Staff