The Nature of Faith
Faith is not just important, it’s essential. Because without it, you and I cannot please God.
The natural question is, “What is faith?”
In Hebrews 11:1, the writer gives us the technical definition of biblical faith,
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Faith deals with unseen reality. In fact, Weymouth’s translation says, “Faith is a conviction of the reality of things we do not see.”
You might think, “That’s a nice definition, but what does that really mean?” That is a good question. And it is answered by the examples given in Hebrews 11, which show different ways people expressed their faith in God, because there is not just one way to demonstrate faith in God:
Abel shows us that faith is giving our best to God. He deserves our first and our best.
Enoch shows us that faith is walking with God. It is living a life in constant connection with God, even when you can’t sense or feel Him.
Noah shows us that faith is making preparations as though Christ is coming back today, even when there is seemingly no evidence.
Abraham shows us that faith is obeying God, even though you may not know where He is leading you.
Sarah shows us that faith is receiving God’s promise, even when public opinion says, “No way!”
Moses shows us that faith is living life in light of eternity, and allowing that focus to affect all of life’s decisions.
Commit today to live this life of faith. If you do, you will truly please God!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Sunday, October 3, 2010
GOD KNOWS
This message was preached on Sunday by Pastor Paul and he is sharing it with you whom he loves. Please, pass it on.
GOD KNOWS
Rev 2:9 I know your works, tribulation and poverty (but you are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Rev 2:10 Fear none of those things which you shall suffer behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days. You should remain faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.
Rev 2:13 I know your works, and where you dwell, even where Satan's seat is: ...
God knows everything about you. He knows your name. He knows your going out and your coming in. He knows your strength. He knows your weakness. He knows your pains. He knows your struggles. He knows your enemies. He knows your history (your pasts). He knows your future. He knows your fears. He knows how to revive you. He knows how to restore you. He knows how to restore your glory. He knows how to re-design you to shine again. He knows how to heal you. He knows how to deliver you. He knows how to cleanse you. He knows how to pull you through all situations. He knows how to make you laugh. He knows how to get you into dancing. He knows your dream. And He knows your destiny.
The God who knows everything about you, He is The Creator, The Merciful God, The Provider, and The solution to all problems.
You might be in a situation of "Does He care?" Yes! God cares for you. Though there might be silence in the midst of high expectations but God is doing something. Something that is powerful enough to make us rejoice.
Dear beloved, I see you rejoicing in the midst of storms. I see you coming out of what you are going through. Heaven says "It is your turn to shine".
PRAYER:
Almighty God, I thank You for making Yourself known to me as the one who knows everything about me. Nothing can be hidden from You, I am naked before You. I surrender everything before You. Please, turn my situations around into Your praise and worship in Jesus' name. Amen.
Thanks,
In Christ's Vineyard
Pastor Paul
CHRIST LOVE FAMILY
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One Love In Christ We Stand
GOD KNOWS
Rev 2:9 I know your works, tribulation and poverty (but you are rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Rev 2:10 Fear none of those things which you shall suffer behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days. You should remain faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.
Rev 2:13 I know your works, and where you dwell, even where Satan's seat is: ...
God knows everything about you. He knows your name. He knows your going out and your coming in. He knows your strength. He knows your weakness. He knows your pains. He knows your struggles. He knows your enemies. He knows your history (your pasts). He knows your future. He knows your fears. He knows how to revive you. He knows how to restore you. He knows how to restore your glory. He knows how to re-design you to shine again. He knows how to heal you. He knows how to deliver you. He knows how to cleanse you. He knows how to pull you through all situations. He knows how to make you laugh. He knows how to get you into dancing. He knows your dream. And He knows your destiny.
The God who knows everything about you, He is The Creator, The Merciful God, The Provider, and The solution to all problems.
You might be in a situation of "Does He care?" Yes! God cares for you. Though there might be silence in the midst of high expectations but God is doing something. Something that is powerful enough to make us rejoice.
Dear beloved, I see you rejoicing in the midst of storms. I see you coming out of what you are going through. Heaven says "It is your turn to shine".
PRAYER:
Almighty God, I thank You for making Yourself known to me as the one who knows everything about me. Nothing can be hidden from You, I am naked before You. I surrender everything before You. Please, turn my situations around into Your praise and worship in Jesus' name. Amen.
Thanks,
In Christ's Vineyard
Pastor Paul
CHRIST LOVE FAMILY
www.christlovefamily.web.officelive.com
www.christlovefamily.blogspot.com
www.christlovefamily.spaces.live.com
One Love In Christ We Stand
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