FAITH PLEASES GOD
"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 them that diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6
I never cease to be amazed at how God directs me in my reading as well as through my devotional reading. Today's devotional comes from Henry Blackaby's devotional, EXPERIENCING GOD ... THE DEVOTIONAL, and is a good follow-up to yesterday's Freedom Fighter.
"Your relationship with God is largely determined by your faith. When you come to Him, you must believe that He exists and that He is exactly who He has revealed Himself to be in Scriptures. You must also believe that He will respond to you when you earnestly seek Him. Without this kind of faith, you cannot please God.
Regardless of the morality of your life, the good works you perform, the words you speak, or the sacrifices you make for His sake, if you do not have faith, you will not please Him.
It can be tempting to substitute religious activity for faith in God.
Christians may claim they are being "good stewards" of their resources when, in fact, they are wanting to walk by SIGHT rather than by FAITH (Hebrews 11:1). They may refuse to do what God tells them unless they can see all the resources in place first.
You may say, 'I love God, but I just have difficulty trusting Him.' Then you are not pleasing to Him. You cannot struggle at the core of your relationship with God and still enjoy a vibrant fellowship with Him!
Faith does not eliminate problems. Faith keeps you in a trusting relationship with God IN THE MIDST of your problems. Faith has to do with your RELATIONSHIP with God, not your CIRCUMSTANCES.
Some may say, 'I'm not much of a person of faith. I am more of a PRACTICAL person!' Yet you will never do anything more practical that to place your trust in the Lord. NOTHING is more secure or certain that that which you entrust to God."
So are you willing today to be a man of faith? Tell Him and allow Him to live His life through you in this area of your life. - Bill Welte is the President and CEO of America's KESWICK and the general editor and writer of Freedom Fighters. To dialog with Bill, simply reply to this email. He enjoys hearing from his Freedom Fighter family.
Great Quote: I don't often spend more than half an hour in prayer at one time, but I never go more than half an hour without praying. -- Smith Wigglesworth
"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 them that diligently seek Him." Hebrews 11:6
I never cease to be amazed at how God directs me in my reading as well as through my devotional reading. Today's devotional comes from Henry Blackaby's devotional, EXPERIENCING GOD ... THE DEVOTIONAL, and is a good follow-up to yesterday's Freedom Fighter.
"Your relationship with God is largely determined by your faith. When you come to Him, you must believe that He exists and that He is exactly who He has revealed Himself to be in Scriptures. You must also believe that He will respond to you when you earnestly seek Him. Without this kind of faith, you cannot please God.
Regardless of the morality of your life, the good works you perform, the words you speak, or the sacrifices you make for His sake, if you do not have faith, you will not please Him.
It can be tempting to substitute religious activity for faith in God.
Christians may claim they are being "good stewards" of their resources when, in fact, they are wanting to walk by SIGHT rather than by FAITH (Hebrews 11:1). They may refuse to do what God tells them unless they can see all the resources in place first.
You may say, 'I love God, but I just have difficulty trusting Him.' Then you are not pleasing to Him. You cannot struggle at the core of your relationship with God and still enjoy a vibrant fellowship with Him!
Faith does not eliminate problems. Faith keeps you in a trusting relationship with God IN THE MIDST of your problems. Faith has to do with your RELATIONSHIP with God, not your CIRCUMSTANCES.
Some may say, 'I'm not much of a person of faith. I am more of a PRACTICAL person!' Yet you will never do anything more practical that to place your trust in the Lord. NOTHING is more secure or certain that that which you entrust to God."
So are you willing today to be a man of faith? Tell Him and allow Him to live His life through you in this area of your life. - Bill Welte is the President and CEO of America's KESWICK and the general editor and writer of Freedom Fighters. To dialog with Bill, simply reply to this email. He enjoys hearing from his Freedom Fighter family.
Great Quote: I don't often spend more than half an hour in prayer at one time, but I never go more than half an hour without praying. -- Smith Wigglesworth
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