Faith begins and ends in the realm of the unseen. It is conviction supported by evidence concerning things we do not know by personal experience. But, by faith we accept that the invisible things of God are behind the visible universe. By faith we hope for an eternal home in heaven, though we have never seen that paradise with our earthly eyes.
The Faith we have must have two elements: It is conviction of truth. We "must believe that He is." It is also trust. We "must believe ... that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." Conviction causes us to accept His word without question. Trust leads us to obey Him without hesitation.
Every step we take on life's journey that is pleasing to God is a step taken in faith. "For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians:5-7).
Prayer for the Day by Stormie Omartian:
Lord, I know You have called those of us who are Your sons and daughters to have faith in You and in Your ability to keep us and guide us. Help me to do that. Help me to make faith a daily walk. Help me to learn to live by faith in all that I do and to trust You for each day and all that is in it. I know my brokenness cannot be mended without faith in Your ability and desire to do it. I trust You to do whatever is necessary to bring me to complete wholeness.
I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith." Romans 1:16-17
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