I Want That Kind of Faith
Scripture is loaded with inspiring story after inspiring story. The pages are full of ordinary men and women who do extraordinary things for the Kingdom of God. So what’s the common denominator between all of them? Their faith. The way they sidestepped temptation, they forgave like Jesus, they trusted in God’s plan...it’s awe-inspiring. And for many of us, when we read their stories of hope and trust in God, it leaves us saying: “I want that kind of faith!” One such example is Joseph, a man of God, whose story is recorded in the book of Genesis. He lived a life that was built on an immovable faith and confidence in God. And the best news of all? The kind of faith Joseph had is the kind of faith available to everyone who seeks after it.
Part 1
November 5 & 6
“When No One’s Looking” Faith
Anyone can have a faith that looks good on Sundays. Hands stretched high during worship. Money put in the offering plate. Giving the pastor an “Amen!” during the sermon. But how about a faith that still looks good on Tuesday? A faith that works when temptation is high and there isn’t anyone to impress? How do we develop faith that works when no one is watching?
Part 2
November 12 & 13
“Forgive Until It Hurts” Faith
Forgiveness. It’s a beautiful thing. Until it becomes a personal thing. Then it’s a difficult thing. How in the world can we truly forgive those who have wronged us? Hurt us? Lied about us? There may be no more challenging aspect of the Christian faith than the call to radical forgiveness. But “that kind of faith”—a faith that forgives—is a faith we can and need to seek.
Part 3
November 12 & 13
“I Didn’t See It, But I Knew It” Faith
One of the more amazing aspects of biblical faith is that it trusts in God’s plan, even when all available evidence points to the contrary. That’s the kind of faith Joseph had. A faith that— even when thrust into slavery, prison, and certain death—said: “I still have faith in the end of my story, because I still have faith in the God who holds me.” Yeah...I want that kind of faith.