Faith (part 2 of 2)

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Hebrews 11: 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  (KJV)

The NIV translation is a little more clear on this verse. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain for what we do not see.  We must never frivolously approach God in prayer with a request that requires faith on our part.  Prayer is very serious when it comes to asking for God’s help in your life.  James 1: 6-8 discusses this very point.  When we go to God in prayer we must know what we are asking for.  We must fully understand the need for His involvement in the situation whether it be a prayer request for someone who is sick, or praying for your Pastor to touch the hearts through the Sunday message, prayer is serious business.  It takes thought and compassion to pray for others and when you sense their pain or loss your prayer turns serious.  When you have a clear understanding of you own needs and go to God in prayer, again your prayer gets serious.  There are times when the disciples cried out when they thought their boat was sinking in the storm.  God heard their prayer and answered their need with His son Jesus Christ.  Their need was immediate and sincere.  They asked believing that God would do something.  There was a young man many years ago that stated his prayer like this, “Lord I need your help if you want to get involved in answering this need of mine, but if you don’t want to I’ll understand and fix the problem myself”.  This does not involve faith.  This involves great doubt that God would even want to get involved.  God wants us to want Him to be the major part of our lives.  He wants to be involved in every facet of each and every one of our family members. 

We have faith in God when we read His Word.  Our faith is in the belief of the text itself.  We have faith in what the saints did before us.  Sometimes the Word is difficult to understand but pray to God for understanding and in time He will reveal His Word and it’s purpose in your life.

Get serious about prayer and make your request known unto our most holy and capable God.  Believe me, He WILL answer you.

Our faith is a building that is constructed one brick at a time with the solid foundation of Jesus Christ. 

Prayer:  Dear Lord Jesus, again this day guide me into a deeper faith, as I grow closer in my relationship with You by trusting You more for the outcome in all things.  In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN!

May God richly bless us as we continue to seek His will and His way, through His Word.

Have a GREAT Day!!

In Christ,

Rev. Ted J. Wilkins
Founder and Director of “Good News Brief For Men” Ministries (Since 1998)
© 2013 Ted J. Wilkins “GNBFM Ministries”

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