THE FAITH OF THE FAITHFUL

THE FAITH OF THE FAITHFUL MUST REMAIN IN TIMES OF TRIALS AND TROUBLES

HEBREW 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.

In order for us to brave and endure this obstacle, set before us, (the trying of our Faith in God), we must ask God to strengthen our faith in Him, let us not fall by the wayside but help us keep the courage and commitment to fight the faithful fight of righteous. WE MAY NOT UNDERSTAND WHY GOD IS ALLOWING THINGS TO HAPPEN TO US; HIS REASONINGS ARE JUST; HIS CONTROL IS ABSOLUTE; WE WILL UNDERSTAND. Faith, according to God’s word, is the strong belief and complete trust or confidence in Him based on spiritual apprehension (anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen) rather than proof; that which is hoped for rather than seen. This faith has nothing to do with man, it is all about the hope and trust we put in God, in Jesus’ name for everything. And to understand and reach your destined reality, you must possess a faith so strong in God, through Jesus, that you know, that you know everything will be alright. With the faith, which has been degreed by your continued love and need to be in God’s presence, believing, trusting and hoping in Him, you are to comfort those who are suffering, distressed, or grieving because your hope is in His word, not in anyone else’s. God will take of you. (2 Corinthians 5:5-9 5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. 6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him). (Hebrews 6:18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:) God has allowed, those whom He has formed with His hand, those whom He willed (those of us who has accepted and are committed), to continue in faith. In chaos and confusion, as today, when we seem to be roaming around in the dark, not seeing nor hearing Truth, our faith guides us to God’s piercing Light of the world (Jesus); knowing that He took our sins and burden on, for such a time as this. 1 Timothy 6:12 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God). One’s faith is the true testament to our service to God. It is a key weapon in the war against those who are standing firm. Faith is instrumental in cultivating the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of God’s word, will, and way, needed, especially in today’s society to maneuver over the mountains set before us. Our faith gives us strength and helps us to forge forward in our relationship with the Father, to do what we must, yet act as His children; so that we will not give up nor give in to the enemy but be the bearer of His message for His sake, yours, and others. As the leaders and spiritual overseers of God’s people, in the Old Testament, today we must have a good report from God, due to our unwavering faith. (1 Timothy 4:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. (James 2:17 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you).

Therefore, because we say we trust and have faith in Him, we should use our faith as the premises for our actions and act on that trust; standing firm in it. To have a resolve so strong as not to fall in line with the sinful deeds of this world. (1 Timothy 6:11 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong). We trust, not because we actually know or see, it in real time, the results of the revelation but because YHWH, God said it (He cannot lie), His promises are true. What God has said will be and with the conviction of our faith in Him, we will see. (Numbers 23:19 19 God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Titus 1:2 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;)

So, keep being faithful as you walk this road of uncertainty. There is but on God, YHWH, and He is in control; He is the only One to fear (reverential). It is He in whom our complete faith and trust should be placed. When all is said and done, and the LORD says enough is enough to those who are taking advantage of and hurting others with their greed for power and money. They will know the control and feel the power of God; His chastisement will be according to their deeds and the cry for mercy will be great. Those who remain faithful children of our God, will still be standing. So, don’t fret nor fear but keep praying and praising, keep the faith; because the last I heard, there was, is, and always will be One God, Who is still on the throne and He is in control.

ADDITIONAL SCRIPTURES ON FAITH:

Mark 11:24 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love.

2 Corinthians 5:7 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

Romans 15:13 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

James 1:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Hebrews 11:6 Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?

John 11:40 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

Mark 9:23 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

James 1:3 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

1 Peter 1:8-9 And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Matthew 21:22 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

John 11:25-26 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

1 John 5:4 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

Romans 14:1 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

1 Timothy 6:11 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.