Friday, April 10th

Today’s Scripture

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 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.

Hebrews 11:1-6

Today’s Thought

Pressure causes you to lose three things: vision (you can't see what you used to see), focus (you can't concentrate on your purpose), and faith (you doubt what you once believed). Like John the Baptist, who proclaimed Jesus as the Lamb of God but later questioned from prison, we sometimes lose sight under pressure. But God's Word never returns void. It accomplishes what He pleases and prospers where He sends it. 

Today’s Challenge

Rebuild your vision by remembering what God showed you. Restore your focus by fixing your eyes on Jesus. Renew your faith by recalling what you've seen and heard Him do. Your circumstances don't change God's character or His promises.