THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH

What is faith?

Hebrews 11: 1-3    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.

Faith is confidant assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we can not yet see.

God gave his approval to people in the days of old because of their faith. By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at Gods command, by his word.

The things we see now did not come from anything that can be seen. God spoke it into existence.

Colossian 1:16   For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:

By Him, by the words of his mouth all things were created.

Many things created can’t be seen. You can’t see the air, but it does not mean it is not there. You can’t see your brain, or germs but they are there.

The evidence is confirmation of substance. Belief gets it started, faith carries it thru. Strong belief moves faith from your head to your heart.

Faith is the material for hope. Hope is the blueprint faith builds on. Faith is equal to the word of God, but it has to be in two places. First it has to be in the heart, then in the mouth.

John 1: 1-3   In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

² The same was in the beginning with God.³ All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

All of it was made by the words the Spirit spoke.

God has made another speaking spirit called man.

Genesis 1:26    ²⁶ And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Genesis 5:1   This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him;

We are not just a man or just a woman, we are another speaking spirit, made in the image of God.  If you don’t speak it, you won’t get it.

3 John 1:2    Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

 Faith will not move until the will of God is moved. Prosperity and health depend on the will of God. The will of God depends on the condition of your soul.

Perfect faith can not exist where the will of God is unknown. Faith is trusting the next step. Words of faith make a reality. The will of God is our foundation for faith. God says, I will do this if you will do that.

Romans 12:2   And be not conformed to this world: but be ye

transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
 

In other words, don’t copy the things of the world, but let God transform you into a new person by renewing your mind. Let God help you to think righteous thoughts.

You must look beyond the natural realm of your mind, will and emotions to have the God kind of faith.

Romans 10:17   So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Faith is taking the next step, trusting totally in Gods word, concerning His will, His word and His promises for your life.

Pray a simple prayer and ask God to help you to understand His will for your life, and to strengthen your faith.