How strong is your faith? Is it strong enough to sustain anything? Or does it waver
and toss about like a wind-swept boat? Someone once quoted, “The law of faith is a
higher law than the laws of nature.” And through God’s grace, we can believe the
impossible by faith. Amen to that!
Eternal Perspectives by Sally Bair
Believe it or not
I have a coffee cup that shows the word "Faith" in large letters. I’ve seen that word
on many other items lately. What does the word mean, I wonder? Have faith in
God? Believe in whatever I want? Have faith in myself before anyone else?
Placing my dependence on my spouse, parent, teacher, doctor, or boss?
I often ask myself how strong, or weak, is my faith in God. Even in the midst of
my prayers, I find it easy to limit Him, to think He can’t possibly answer those
prayers. Faith means to entrust and commit to something or someone. Total
commitment takes time, effort, and loyalty. It requires looking up, so to speak,
rather than around us. We all know how easily we focus on the multitude of things
around us. We’re bombarded with the temptation to buy new and bigger things, to
try new pursuits. Yet much of what we see is detrimental to our health and well--
being.
When we commit our lives to God, however, we can be certain that He
will honor our faith with answers to our unselfish prayers. His timing may not be
ours, and His answer may not be what we expect, but He will answer. And our
earnest, believing prayers will not only bless and honor Him but will bring great
rewards for us.
Throughout both the Old and New Testaments, faith is depicted as crucial for
salvation and a meaningful relationship with God. In fact, “Without faith, it is
impossible to please God, 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)
The question is: how do we “get” faith? Romans 10:17 declares, “Faith comes by
hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.” This verse emphasizes the role of
Scripture in building faith and developing a deeper understanding of God. The
more time we spend reading and studying the Bible, the easier it will become to
rely on it.
The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ is “the same yesterday, today, and forever.” We
can depend on, believe in, and have faith in His Word regardless of our situation.
History has proven that every time God moves on earth, it is because someone
believed. Faith is not to be taken lightly. It is the very essence of our being. And as
we rely on God and His Word more and more, it will transform and strengthen us
in all aspects of life.
Lord, thank You for faith. Strengthen our reliance on You so we can believe the
impossible, even as the early Christians did. Keep us from wavering, from looking
to outsiders for our dependence rather than to Your reliable, true Word. As we
pray, guide our thoughts and words in the direction You would have us take. Help
us to remember that all things are possible to those who believe. In Jesus’ name,
amen.
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