FAITH PLEASES GOD.
Without faith it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God, must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1
What is Faith?
Faith is confidence in, belief in and complete trust in God.
How do you know that you have faith?
The Bible says, God has dealt to every man a measure of faith. Romans 12:3
What will you do with the measure of faith that God has given to you?
Grow daily in faith. Grow in confidence, belief and trust in God the Great Creator and Sustainer of all life. How? By reading God’s Holy Word, and praying daily, you build a relationship with God and Jesus Christ our Saviour, and your confidence and faith will increase.
You are sanctified and made holy by your faith in God.
Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5:1
Justification means getting right with God. It is being made righteous by faith in Christ It also means that our sins are forgiven, we have freedom from guilty and rebellion and we are accepted by God, and in right standing with God, our Heavenly Father through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Justification is possible only through Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord, who died on the cross to save us, and He paid the penalty for our sins and iniquity. And we are justified by faith in Jesus. We have this hope in Christ Jesus.
The Bible says “So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17
The Bible clearly states that by hearing the word of God our faith grows. Whether by reading God’s Holy Word on a daily basis, or by hearing the preaching of the Word, or by listening to testimonies by Godly Christians, our faith will increase daily.
Hearing about the promises of God and HIs great love and compassion, His mercies and goodness towards us, will indeed increase our faith.
The evil one will do everything to prevent us from hearing God’s word because he knows that God word dispels the darkness of sin, iniquity and rebellion and give us light.
The Bible says: God’s word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to our path. Psalms 119: 105
Faith pleases God.
Hebrews 11:1 says. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”.
You can help to build your faith by reading God’s Holy Word. Praying daily and having confidence, belief and trust in God that He will answer your prayer.
The Bible says that “we should live by faith and not by sight. Eg. if you have a financial need or you lose your job, starting praying and believe that God will provide for you, start praying and thanking God, even though it has not materialize as yet – you have not seen it yet.
That is exercising faith and this is the faith that pleases God. Start believing, trusting and have confidence in God knowing that whatever you have asked God for – the answer is on the way.
The Bible says “Ask and it will be given to you” Luke 11:9a
“If You ask anything in My name, I will do it” John 14:14
That’s faith in God – total dependence and confidence in God. Living by faith.
Romans 1:17 says “Therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith as it is written, the just shall live by faith.
Ephesians 2:8 says ” For by grace we have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves , it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
We are saved from sin and destruction through faith in God, and in Jesus Christ our Saviour.
People of Faith in the Bible.
Noah, Enoch, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Elijah, David, Samson.
These are just some ( there are many more) of the people in the Bible who exercised their faith in God, and they were pleasing to God. They also set an example for us to follow. You can read about them in Hebrews 11.
Song:
My faith looks up to thee, O Lamb of Calvary, Saviour Divine. Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, nor let me ever stray from Thee aside.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all that You have done for me. Thank You for the free gift of salvation. You sent Jesus to save me, He shed His precious blood to redeem me, reconcile me back to You Lord God. I am so grateful, words cannot express my gratitude to You. Please forgive me of all my sins and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. Lord, I ask that you help me to have more faith in You each and every day. Help me to read Your Holy word and pray daily. Lord, I ask You to increase my faith, so that I can be pleasing to You O Lord God. Lord I ask that You help me to continue to walk the narrow pathway that leads to life eternal. In Jesus name. Amen
