More than capable

Gary was a capable man.

More than capable — he was smart, wise, true to his heart.

Kind, good in his soul, and always learning.

A sponge of a man — always absorbing, yet discerning, with a great internal filter.

He could carry a conversation in any group, understood teamwork, and knew how to lead.

He had critical thinking and a deep inner analysis of the world around him.

But Gary died an alcoholic.

Jake was also a capable man.

More than capable — he shared Gary’s qualities, and one more that changed everything.

He had faith.

Faith in God, who led him.

He accepted everything that ever happened to him — or around him — with deep trust in God’s plan.

In times of self-doubt, he reminded himself that God only wants good for His people.

So nothing that happened — to or around him — could shake his inner peace.

Jake had a good life and created a heaven on earth for himself and those around him.

Faith in God creates peace.

God tells us not to fear, but to walk with confidence.

He promises that the righteous will prevail.

And He gives us a path to follow — a clear instruction for a good life, written in the Bible.

Gary relied solely on his own understanding of the world.

Jake surrendered his understanding to Someone far greater.

Capability may shape a man’s mind.

But faith shapes his life.