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Good Afternoon Meadowbrooke,

The Bible defines faith as “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Heb. 11:1). Abraham’s story beautifully illustrates this kind of faith.

 

When God first spoke to Abraham, his home was in the great city of Ur, where Nanna, the Mesopotamian moon god, was worshiped. He and his wife, Sarah, were settled, prosperous, and well past the age of starting a family. Life was comfortable and predictable—until God interrupted everything with a promise. God said to Abraham: “And I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing; and I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse. And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed” (Gen. 12:1–3).

 

God promised Abraham three things: a land to call his own, descendants as numerous as the stars, and that through him the nations of the earth would be blessed—a promise of redemption.

Abraham didn’t know the details or the destination, but he responded in faith: “By faith Abraham, when he was called, obeyed by going out to a place which he was to receive for an inheritance; and he left, not knowing where he was going… for he was looking for the city which has foundations, whose architect and builder is God” (Heb. 11:8–10).

 

Abraham’s faith wasn’t instantaneous; it was a journey shaped by years of trusting, stumbling, learning, and growing. And through his story, we learn three timeless lessons:

  1. God never breaks His promises—but He fulfills them in His way and in His time.
  2. God doesn’t need our help—but He does desire our faith and obedience.
  3. God is committed to shaping us into the men and women He created us to be.

 

This Sunday, we’ll look more closely at Abraham’s story and how it speaks into our own. My prayer is that, like Abraham, we would listen when God calls and walk forward—even when we don’t yet see the full picture.

 

Speaking of faith...

I’m excited to share some wonderful news with you about Michaela, our faithful church administrator. An incredible opportunity has opened up for her to start a horse boarding business in Cheyenne. It’s been a joy to watch how God has been orchestrating this new season of life and ministry for the McKays. And don’t worry—they’re not leaving Meadowbrooke!

 

As Michaela steps into this next chapter, she will also be stepping down from her role as my administrative assistant toward the end of the year. This means we’ll be prayerfully seeking the right person to join our team and continue the great work she has done.

 

If you’re interested in applying for this position—or know someone who might be—please contact the church office for more information. We’ll be receiving résumés over the next two weeks.

 

Grace,

Pastor Keith