Faith is Living

There is a John Waller song that says,"I wish I could see, just three steps in front of me. But the Lamp unto my feet it only moves when I take a step and believe your word to me." This is our mode of operating, walking by faith not by sight. We've tasted this way of living before during different seasons and to various degrees. Things have gotten more "acute"! Now it is truely from God's hand -to our mouths! John's CD is called "While I'm waiting" and it speaks so much of the life of faith and the truths in the Word that are ours through Jesus, the Messiah! We have got to cling to these Truths in these times we all live in, while you are going through the trials in your lives. It's not "the christian faith" like the protestant faith or the roman catholic faith. It's FAITH! "Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. " Hebrews 11:1 "Looking unto Yeshua (Jesus) The Author and Finisher of our Faith." Hebrews 12:2 Abraham, "staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in Faith, giving Glory to Yahweh. And being fully persuaded that , what he had promised, he was able also to perform." Romans 4:20 &21 "And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness, and he was called the Friend of God." James 2:23 I think, so many times and for so many years believers get lazy and doubt God in their lives. We are called to be like Abraham, He believed, He believed, He believed THEN he put his Faith into action. James 2:24 That is where the blessing and the rest is, in the doing!
All Aboard "Saved By Grace" . Frank and Lydia Grace left Tennessee on Nov. 13th for NC. Lesley and the rest of the family joined them 12 days later. During that time, long time friend and brother, Tim Stewart joined Frank and Lyddie . He came with a huge servant's heart for 2 weeks to do lots of nearly impossible jobs. Miracles to us, everyday stuff to God! Alot got accomplished and fitted out as the Father has given Tim an abundance of thrifty, creative talent. Tim endured a squishy bunk, with his 3 bulging discs, not so regular meals, the galley was torn up most of the time. and the stomach bug was going around! ( The head, boat bathroom, was torn up too! ) What a labor of love for God and for His saints! Do we appreciate Timothy? Oh man ! do we! Lesley and the rest joined Frank at Russell & Eileen Tatum's home for a lovely Thanksgiving with their family. Frank has known Russ & Eileen since his unmarried days when he was aboard, "Malachi". When their family was young they shared the gospel from "Emmaus Road" and from"Jireh" so they are very familiar with boat living, homeschooling and ministry. They are still ministering as they also joined Frank and Lydia Grace and Frank's sister Sue for a "bleach party", rolling up their sleeves and removing what seemed like mushrooms growing, they even found a frog inside the boat! Now Russ & Eileen are graciously letting us stay at their camper which is 15 minutes from the marina. The "cushion man" David has come and is making cushions for all the bunks and seats using the canvas that was donated by another Dave. This Dave has been updating and renovating the ancient electrical system. It's all coming together! We are so very thankful for all the donations from friends, families, individuals and fellowships. We are finally learning not to marvel at all this, I mean when we would recieve a provision we would be surprised, almost. But then we began to see that our Abba Father delights to provide for His children's need. It is just like Him, of course, He is going to provide, so now instead of being surprised like it is a miracle ,we Glorify Him and Praise and Proclaim "Isn't that just like our wonderful Father God!! He is our Good Dad! We are also so very encouraged to see the Body of Believers functioning in their giftings! I am leaving lots of folks out of the line up, so many people have been gracious, you know who you are, you are beautiful children of the Most High King!
Frank has alot to figure out as captain of this ship, he says that we will probably be here for another week to 10 days, cleaning, organizing and fitting things out. The weather has been rainy and sometimes cold, a few nice days. We have some portable heaters and sleeping bags! He is feeling well and has alot of energy, evening time he winds down. Long time friends of ours Daniel & Susan Fenoff have donated something called MMS, miracle mineral solution. They have told us some amazing things about this supplement and how it can help in all kinds of disease situations. We have brought the juicer and when we are in some ports will be able to juice and do our best with lots of fresh veggies etc. but many times we won't have availability. That is okay though as we have laid it all down, The Father will again give us what is needed in His timing. There is such peace with this arrangement ! "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusts in Thee." Isaiah 26:3
We can be reached by cell phone when we have service and by mail at our home address in Tennessee, it will be forwarded periodically. Please continue to pray for increased faith, safety on the way and growing unity within the family. Also for appointed times to witness and share with folks about our beautiful relationship with our Awesome God. Before I forget, Both Frank and Lesley have already had numerous opportunities to share, we are so thank-full!!
Lesley, for Frank and the entire crew of "Saved By Grace"

From the John Waller song "Faith is living"
You've never lived until you've lived by Faith, You've never lived until you've trusted Grace, You've never lived till you lay it all down, so come and live, Faith is living."