Intentional Faith
SCRIPTURE: “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
Someone has said, “God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, or sun without rain, but He did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.” Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe. Faith is idle when circumstances are right. It is only when they are adverse is one’s faith in God exercised. Faith, like a muscle, grows strong and supple with exercise.
The Hebrew word for faith is “trustworthiness” and the Greek word is “belief, trust, a firm persuasion.” Hebrews 11:1 says: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" and Hebrews 11:6 says: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who come to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek HIM.” Jesus Christ MUST be the object of your faith.
Your will Lord, Your way Lord, Your sovereignty Lord and believing that no matter what, I TRUST YOU!!! Philip Yancey said, “I have learned that faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse.” Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading.
Prayer: My Precious Lord and Savior, thank You for choosing me to experience faith in the Gospel. Thank You for Your precious Word that enables me to know You even more intimately and thank You that the work You begun in me You will complete until You rapture or take me home. Hallelujah for FAITH!!!
By Sis. Cheryl Torain
The Hebrew word for faith is “trustworthiness” and the Greek word is “belief, trust, a firm persuasion.” Hebrews 11:1 says: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" and Hebrews 11:6 says: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who come to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek HIM.” Jesus Christ MUST be the object of your faith.
Your will Lord, Your way Lord, Your sovereignty Lord and believing that no matter what, I TRUST YOU!!! Philip Yancey said, “I have learned that faith means trusting in advance what will only make sense in reverse.” Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading.
Prayer: My Precious Lord and Savior, thank You for choosing me to experience faith in the Gospel. Thank You for Your precious Word that enables me to know You even more intimately and thank You that the work You begun in me You will complete until You rapture or take me home. Hallelujah for FAITH!!!
By Sis. Cheryl Torain
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Oh for a faith that welcomes Him and His own day by day! Bless You Lord Jesus!
Amen??Thank You Lord for never leaving me nor forsaking me. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus, Your word, Your truth and Your promises. My hope and my trust is in You, Lord God. I praise You, in Jesus' name, Amen??
Amen and Amen ! When we live intentionally in Him, all the glory is His.
Praise God! Thank you to my Savior for Your faithfulness!