A Word of Encouragement

March 20, 2026

PA090 - Peace

Grace, Hope & Peace, Friend;

Hebrews chapter eleven begins with what faith is and its role in our relationship with God.

Faith means being sure of the things we hope for. And faith means knowing that something is real even if we do not see it... Without faith no one can please God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that he is real and that he rewards those who truly want to find him.
	Hebrews 11:1 & 6 (ICB)

The author lists examples of men and women of faith; adding; "All these died in faith, without receiving the promises, but having seen them and having welcomed them from a distance and having confessed that they were strangers and exiles on the earth." (Hebrews 11:13)

All God's promises are eternal whether we see them in this life or not! Faith is knowing that fact!

After God encouraged Joshua to take the Children of Israel into the promised land, saying, “Every place on which the sole of your foot treads, I have given it to you... Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua commanded the leaders to tell everyone, "Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you are to cross this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you, to possess it." (Joshua 1:1-11)

"Possess what God has promised you!"

What promises has God given us? And do we live this life believing that no matter what happens here, we WILL enjoy every promise He has made?

Two promises to remember in every situation: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) And "God, you give true peace to people who depend on you, to those who trust in you." (Isaiah 26:3 (ERV))

After God encouraged Joshua to take the Children of Israel into the promised land saying,

El Shaddai - God Almighty - keep me trusting You.

Hold onto me when I forget that I need you.
	Lauren Daigle

Hold onto His promises,