Today's Blog Title: "How Has Faith Expressed Itself In Your Life"
Today's Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1-40
Today's Key Verse: Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him."
Verse one of this chapter is not so much a definition of what faith is, as it is a description of what faith does. Substance means "essence" or "reality". Faith it self proves that what is unseen is real such as the believer's rewards at the return of Christ. Real faith produces startling results.
Creation is one of those things that by nature cannot be seen. No one was there, and no evidence available today can demonstrate origins. Throughout history various theories of origins have abounded. The believer, however, shapes his or her view of origins by revelation and so understands that all that came into being by the commands of God (verse 3).
Stripped down to it's basics, faith is confidence that God exists, and the conviction that He "rewards those who earnestly seek Him." Only those who know God not only as a power, but also as a Person who loves will truly seek Him (verse 6)
In verses 7-16 the writer goes on to further develop our grasp of this illusive thing called "faith". Noah and Abraham both show us that faith is exhibited as an obedient and persistent response to God's Word. For Noah faith meant a 120 year commitment despite popular ridicule to the construction of a great boat. Abraham 's faith meant a lifetime living a nomadic life, and seeing his son and grandson live that same kind of faith. Faith obeys God and keeps on obeying (verses 7-16)
Abraham's faith is most stunning. He was told to sacrifice his son Isaac, he was totally convinced that God would keep His promise to give him off spring by Isaac that he concluded God would raise his son from the dead. Abraham knew that the vision God gave of the future would come true, as he continued to obey God (verses 17-23).
As "son of Pharaoh's daughter" Moses was in line to inherit Egypt's throne. Yet he chose to cast his lot with the slave people of his parents, valuing God's promises more than earthly treasures. Faith transforms our values and sharpens our choices (verses 24-28).
Faith is no guarantee of earthly success, through faith has won great victories. What acts of faith do guarantee is that we will please God and ultimately be rewarded by Him (verses 29-38).
It's easy to wonder at the Bible's hero's of the faith. Especially when we realized they had relatively little knowledge of God. How motivated we who know Jesus should be to complete what we have begun and live a life of faith today.
Today's Hymn: "I Need Thee Every Hour"
I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord, No tender voice like thine can peace afford
I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby, Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh
I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain, Come quickly and abide, or life is in vain
I need Thee every hour, teach me Thy Will, and Thy rich promises in me fulfill
I need Thee every hour, mos Holy One, O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son
I need Thee, O I need Thee, Every hour I Need Thee
O bless me now, My Savior, I come to Thee
Heavenly father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit how we as Christian's in faith believe in the resurrection, the return of Jesus and the glorification of all that have taken You as there Lord and Savior. How thankful we are of the forgiveness of our sins through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary and His present intercession for us before our Abba Father. Our hope is faith relating to the future and our faith is conviction relating to the present.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Genuine faith perseveres to the end; emotional decisions do not."
Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Psalm 23.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness." Psalm 107:9
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Scripture Reading: Hebrews 11:1-40
Today's Key Verse: Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him."
Verse one of this chapter is not so much a definition of what faith is, as it is a description of what faith does. Substance means "essence" or "reality". Faith it self proves that what is unseen is real such as the believer's rewards at the return of Christ. Real faith produces startling results.
Creation is one of those things that by nature cannot be seen. No one was there, and no evidence available today can demonstrate origins. Throughout history various theories of origins have abounded. The believer, however, shapes his or her view of origins by revelation and so understands that all that came into being by the commands of God (verse 3).
Stripped down to it's basics, faith is confidence that God exists, and the conviction that He "rewards those who earnestly seek Him." Only those who know God not only as a power, but also as a Person who loves will truly seek Him (verse 6)
In verses 7-16 the writer goes on to further develop our grasp of this illusive thing called "faith". Noah and Abraham both show us that faith is exhibited as an obedient and persistent response to God's Word. For Noah faith meant a 120 year commitment despite popular ridicule to the construction of a great boat. Abraham 's faith meant a lifetime living a nomadic life, and seeing his son and grandson live that same kind of faith. Faith obeys God and keeps on obeying (verses 7-16)
Abraham's faith is most stunning. He was told to sacrifice his son Isaac, he was totally convinced that God would keep His promise to give him off spring by Isaac that he concluded God would raise his son from the dead. Abraham knew that the vision God gave of the future would come true, as he continued to obey God (verses 17-23).
As "son of Pharaoh's daughter" Moses was in line to inherit Egypt's throne. Yet he chose to cast his lot with the slave people of his parents, valuing God's promises more than earthly treasures. Faith transforms our values and sharpens our choices (verses 24-28).
Faith is no guarantee of earthly success, through faith has won great victories. What acts of faith do guarantee is that we will please God and ultimately be rewarded by Him (verses 29-38).
It's easy to wonder at the Bible's hero's of the faith. Especially when we realized they had relatively little knowledge of God. How motivated we who know Jesus should be to complete what we have begun and live a life of faith today.
Today's Hymn: "I Need Thee Every Hour"
I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord, No tender voice like thine can peace afford
I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby, Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh
I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain, Come quickly and abide, or life is in vain
I need Thee every hour, teach me Thy Will, and Thy rich promises in me fulfill
I need Thee every hour, mos Holy One, O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son
I need Thee, O I need Thee, Every hour I Need Thee
O bless me now, My Savior, I come to Thee
Heavenly father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit how we as Christian's in faith believe in the resurrection, the return of Jesus and the glorification of all that have taken You as there Lord and Savior. How thankful we are of the forgiveness of our sins through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary and His present intercession for us before our Abba Father. Our hope is faith relating to the future and our faith is conviction relating to the present.
Amen
Today's Biblical Truth: "Genuine faith perseveres to the end; emotional decisions do not."
Click on the link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for Today's Bible Verse from Psalm 23.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today and always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T", God Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN".
"For He satisfies the longing soul, And fills the hungry soul with goodness." Psalm 107:9
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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