Believe That He Is
But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6) Faith is so important to God that He refuses to interact with us on any other basis. Faith is the dealmaker and lack of faith is the deal-breaker in our life with God. It is the choice to hear, believe, and act according to what the Lord says and who He is. Faith is the only capacity we have that allows us to see Him clearly and serve Him acceptably. Faith is the work that God needs from us, and only the work we do by faith will survive the fiery scrutiny of a Holy God. Faith is the determination to seek a God who is invisible. That is where the true work of the Spirit lies — the invisible realm. Faith is counter-intuitive, and it requires that we believe God's promises even before they happen. Faith alone develops our spiritual eyes and ears, and it elevates us to a realm where all things a...