Thursday, November 14, 2013

Fortified By Faith

If we knew what was going to happen we would not need faith. We could plan for tomorrow and the next day and the next with confidence. But only God knows what tomorrow will bring into our lives. So, we need faith.

Faith enables us to live courageously, live life with confidence and know that with God beside us, His Son within us and the Holy Spirit to guide us, we can be more than conquerors.

Unfortunately, not all Christians walk by faith. Some squeak through life by sight. But the two principles of action are exclusive of each other and contradictory.

Sight is concerned with things that are material and visible. Faith is occupied with things invisible and spiritual. Each principle struggles to master the other. As Christians we must choose which one will be our master.
If we walk by sight, we will encounter many things that will frighten us. We see this in the lives of the people of Israel. When they left Israel, they were followed by the best fighters that Egypt had.

When they came to the Red Sea and saw the enemy about to destroy them they were frightened. But in spite of their lack of faith the Lord saved them. He caused the Sea to divide and provided a dry road for their escape.

“Then,” states the Psalmist, “they believed His words.” When? After they saw His miracle. It was not necessary for them to experience such despair and the fear of destruction. But their lack of faith in the presence and power of God caused them to doubt His promises.

Prayer: Lord, help us to take You at Your Word and trust in You for everything. Please increase our faith now. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Scripture for Today: Psalm 106:12 Then they believed his promises and sang his praise.

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