Faith That DeliversSample

Day Two: Believe!

I like the Amplified Bible's translation of Hebrews 11:1, which states, "Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]". To me, this means

—faith in God is believing He will do what He says

—my focus must be on what God says

—and my trust must be in God's willingness and ability to do for me what He has said.

To know what He says, I must study His Word, the Bible. As I learn His Word and His ways, I gain understanding of who God is and how God operates. As I do, I learn He is love; He is the Giver of good gifts, and He has equipped and empowered me to be more than a conqueror in life. 

The development of my faith is progressive. God meets me where I am. As believers, we are His children, the apple of His eye. The Holy Spirit is our live-in teacher who guides us in learning God's ways and walking in trust.

If I want to experience God's promises, I have the personal responsibility to mix my faith (which may be as small as a mustard seed) with God's Word. Faith is the activator and connector to receipt of God's promises. Take courage; start where you are, and don't despise small beginnings.

God is faithful. God's Word is Truth. God will not lie.

To believe is to trust. God is so worthy of our trust and confidence. Please believe Him!