|
Heb 11:1
1 Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
(KJV)
Faith is the most powerful
gift that God has given us. With faith, we can move mountains, heal the
sick, and defeat our enemy, the Devil. Unfortunately, it is the most
difficult concept for humans to understand. Simply put, faith is knowing
without seeing. It is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen. Webster’s Dictionary defines substance as "essential
nature: essence. Ultimate reality that underlies all outward
manifestations and change." That is a very strong statement where our
faith is concerned. Faith is the essential nature of our existence.
Heb 11:1-6
1 Now faith is the substance
of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders
obtained a good report.
3 Through faith we understand
that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are
seen were not made of things which do appear.
4 By faith Abel offered unto
God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness
that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being
dead yet speaketh.
5 By faith Enoch was
translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God
had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony,
that he pleased God.
6 But without faith it is
impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he
is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
(KJV)
Without faith it is
impossible to please God and without pleasing God by faith, there is no
salvation.
Heb 10:38-39
38 Now the just shall live by
faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
39 But we are not of them who
draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the
soul.
(KJV)
Faithful belief is the key to
righteous living because by faith we hear the Word of God and act
according to His will.
Rom 5:1-2
1 Therefore being justified
by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2 By whom also we have access
by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the
glory of God.
(KJV)
Faith is also our most
powerful weapon in winning our battles against Satan because anything we
ask in faith will be done for us by our Heavenly Father.
Matt 21:21-22
21 Jesus answered and said
unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye
shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye
shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the
sea; it shall be done.
22 And all things, whatsoever
ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
(KJV)
The only question remaining
is "How do we get faith?" It is very simple actually. When we were first
saved, God gave us the measure of faith that we need by the Holy Spirit.
We build the faith by hearing the word of God.
Rom 10:17
17 So then faith cometh by
hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
(KJV)
The word of God is our faith
food and Spiritual vitamins.
Let our prayer always be:
Lord, open my ears to Your
Word that my faith will abound in you. |
