| “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7 |
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| The PLEASING Walk (life) is WALKING BY FAITH As we think about what would be called the ESSENTIALS of the Christian life, we must put at the top of the list FAITH. There is FAITH to be saved (Romans 3:28 and Ephesians 2:8) and then there is faith to SERVE. Regarding serving, Hebrews 11:6 says, “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.” Pleasing God means that we step out in faith to do what He has called us. Faith will believe that God will do through us what otherwise seems utterly impossible. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” Is God asking you to take any steps of faith recently? Is it a ministry that God wants you to start or to be involved more? Is it making a financial pledge to help support one of God’s ministries? Is it sharing Christ with a neighbor or an associate? May I remind you that if your present situation is demanding more faith you can ask God to increase your faith. Did you know that the disciples asked the Lord to INCREASE their faith? (Luke 17:5) ASK HIM!! Just as you would ask for WISDOM (James 1:5) ASK Him to INCREASE YOUR FAITH. Now a thought on how God will answer your prayer. If you are serious about your faith being increased, I believe God will direct you to study more in the Bible about WHO HE IS. Psalm 9:10 says, “Those who know Your name will put their trust in You.” The more you know about WHO GOD IS the more you will take the steps of FAITH He wants you to take. I also believe for those of you who truly want to please God and walk by faith you will find yourself drawn to reading over and over Hebrews 11, the Hall of Faith chapter. As you read the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary, supernatural things for God you will be inspired to trust God to do what He is asking of you. It will fuel your faith and you need to fuel and refuel your faith! Something to ponder is what does it mean to be full of faith? The Bible says Stephen was full of faith. (Act 6:5,8) The Bible says Barnabas was full of faith. (Acts 11:24) Verse to DATE the Word on May 7 (5/7) is 2 Corinthians 5:7. It says, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” When was the last time you took a step of FAITH? Continue Strong walking by FAITH, not sight! And remember to DATE the Word |