Formed at God’s Command – Hebrews 11:3
This universe, and all it contains, was formed at God’s command. And that includes me. So it is only reasonable that I submit to him.
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
This universe, and all it contains, was formed at God’s command. And that includes me. So it is only reasonable that I submit to him.
James tells us that our faith and actions work together. We are saved by faith. And that saving faith is demonstrated by our actions.
Scripture teaches us God’s sovereignty in our salvation as well as our need to respond in faith. They may seem at odds, but they are not.
My strength is insufficient to save me or enable me to serve God. But God’s strength is more than sufficient to save and empower me.
The promises that God made to Abraham came because of his faith. Even so, the promise of salvation made to us comes through our faith.
Before Israel could enter the promised land, they had to cross the Jordan River. What rivers are in your way that you need to cross by faith?
Rahab is a shining example of faith in action. She believed Israel would defeat Jericho, and she acted on that belief.
We might face many storms in this life. But we do not need to be afraid. Jesus will safely bring us through all the challenges we face.
We will face many challenges in this life. But as God’s children, we can be assured that when we walk through the fire, he is walking with us.
As believers, our true home lies beyond this life. So, while here, we should live as strangers in a foreign land.
We may feel like grasshoppers in our own eyes when facing our giants. But our God is bigger. And we can face them unafraid.
Luke described Zechariah and Elizabeth as being righteous in the sight of God. Not because they were faultless, but because of their faith.