Tuesday, June 27, 2017

The Reality and Rewards of Faith In God


Text:

Hebrews 11:1 (HCSB) 

1  Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. 


Hebrews 11:6 (HCSB) 

6  Now without faith it is impossible to please God, for the one who draws near to Him must believe that He exists and rewards those who seek Him. 

Observation:

The lyrics of this gospel hymn is ringing in my heart as I think about the greatness, and goodness of the Lord.


"Have you any rivers

That seem uncrossable?

And have you any mountain

That you cannot tunnel through?

God specializes

In things thought impossible

And He will do what no other

No other power but holy power can do".


I am so thankful for the gift of saving faith. I will never forget the day that God's love and forgiveness; God's grace, and mercy, found me.


How do you get the faith that pleases God?


Romans 10:17 (HCSB) 

17  So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ. 


Notice this illuminating verse.

Isaiah 53:1 (HCSB) 

1  Who has believed what we have heard? And who has the arm of the LORD been revealed to? 

The faith that pleases God includes three steps.

  1. Hearing
  2. Believing
  3. Receiving


The Bible says that the Gospel of Christ was written for this reason.


John 20:31 (HCSB) 

31  But these are written so that you may believe Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing you may have life in His name. 


Before you deny Christ, read the Gospel of John. God is speaking. Are you listening?


When we have biblical faith in God, everything changes. True belief results in change of belief and behavior.


2 Corinthians 5:17 (AMP) 

17  Therefore if any person is [ingrafted] in Christ (the Messiah) he is a new creation (a new creature altogether); the old [previous moral and spiritual condition] has passed away. Behold, the fresh and new has come! 

Prayer:

Father, hallowed be Your name. Father, I unite my heart and voice with all who believe in Jesus. Father, I am so thankful for the reality, and the rewards of faith in the true and living God. In the mighty name of Jesus we pray, Amen.


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Ephesians 6:10-11 (ESV)
10  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
11  Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.


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