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 simply believes God. It believes He cares even though we experience distressing times, it believes He heals even when we are sick, that He saves though people around us are lost in sin, and that He is with us even when we feel alone. Faith will not give up due to any of these circumstances, because it is rooted in our eternal God, not our temporary plight. Faith looks at Jesus and refuses to look for another answer, another Savior. That is why faith alone pleases God.
When God is pleased with us, we can ask, and it will be done for us. That is because faith is rooted in relationship, and that relationship brings us to a point of being one with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; and that is where we find complete agreement between all parties involved. The Lord is bringing us to the place where our concerns and prayers are identical to those of Jesus, who lives to intercede for us. Then, my prayer life becomes a fountain of blessing through which the Lord moves mountains and crushes the works of the devil. That is faith's reward — those who diligently seek God will find Him and abide with Him, and that is where our new and abundant life truly begins.
Let's Pray - Dear Lord, I will be one who continually comes to You by faith, and I know that You will reward me for seeking You. In fact, You are my great reward! Thank You. Amen.
WOW!!!! I meant to say Amen but the Wow is so big....it just came out first. I am left a bit speechless. I've heard numerous teachings, read all matter of articles about Faith. But this morning....in the middle of my physical exhaustion I stumbled across this WORD!!! Oh, I know its for a bit of encouragement....I get that. Nevertheless, this morning GOD spoke. I wasn't expecting anything, looking for anything, believing for anything. Yet HE spoke loud and clear. He has laid hands, made HIMSELF very clear as to what "FAITH" looks like. This hear oh God, is what's so amazing about you!!!! This is why to me YOU are so good.!!!!! This is what makes me believe You are greater than what I can imagine. This is just one of those times that prove YOU ALONE are and can be enough. I feel no sickness, I feel no pains, I feel no burdens, I am in a moment with YOU where there is your unwarranted PRESENCE. More than enough. A mere Thank You will never be enough for the kind of awesomeness that YOU ARE.
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