Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.
(Hebrews 11:1, 2)
Our faith is the shield that armors us against the storms of spiritual attacks. It steadies us when sorrows crush our emotions and when disappointments threaten to steal our hope. Faith assures us of God's care and presence when the winds and rain threaten to destroy our possessions, unsettle our minds, and steal our peace. Faith keeps us walking righteously, and we trust in God when others fall into despair and sin. Thank God for faith!
Every difficulty is an opportunity to believe God and exercising our faith in Him is the greatest work of all. Even a mustard seed of faith is greater than mighty works, and a small measure of faith is greater than a lifetime of labor. God sent His Son, that He might become the center of our hope and joy, and that we might put all our trust in His love and power. That was and is the Father's will, that we trust in Jesus as if our lives depend on it. In truth, our lives do depend on it; for true and new life come from faith in Jesus alone.
All that God requires of us is faith, and faith always comes to God and believes God. Therein lies our good testimony. Is your testimony a good one?
Let's Pray - Dear Lord, thank You for the gift of faith. I will keep the faith in the face of every challenge. I believe in You, Lord, more each day! Amen.
AMEN. Thankful for this Word. It is evidence for me of the goodness of God and HIS faithfulness towards me. This for me is the proof of the Living Word of God; that .is greater in me than the lies the enemy attacks me relentlessly with. AND HE WALKS WITH ME & HE TALKS WITH ME.... telling me that I am HIS own. WHAT A FRIEND I HAVE IN JESUS....making melody in my heart. Making a joyful NOISE unto the Lord....while tone death....but I can hum; while I continue to Praise and Worship Him because HE deserves it. Circumstances, heavy burdens, just trials, sufferings, always distractions and cares of this life trying to steal, kill, and destroy my ability to trust God and lean NOT to my own understanding. So, I've had to do a lot of removing my " feelings " from being on the throne where only JESUS should be reigning. Encouraging myself to believe all things are working out for my good, that perhaps their only training tools to prosper me....not to harm me. Dose of Encourage tonight is like a soothing balm as I lay my head down to sleep. I will be thinking of HIS goodness and LOVE towards me. I will know of His great love. So grateful for the power of the Holy Ghost leading me into THE TRUTH. I am not looking for it from any other place. Holy is the Lord, God Almighty. Pastor Thank you.
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