Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, [for he who comes to God must believe that He is}, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. (Brackets mine) For years I have read the second part of that verse, and wondered why it would say you must believe he exists? Isn’t that a …
Category: Faith
Expectation: The key to receiving
What are you expecting? If you’re expecting nothing, THAT is what you will get. Why? Expectation=Faith No expectation=No faith Some think it is inappropriate to expect something from God. Even sacrilegious. So let’s look at what faith is to help us understand biblical expectation. What is faith? The Bible defines faith in Hebrews 11:1 “Now …
What is Faith
Have you ever wondered what faith is; maybe even afraid to ask anyone because you might sound stupid? Faith is a controversial subject and is being presented differently even within the Church. How can you be sure whether you are in faith? The Bible clearly teaches us what faith is. And tells us it is …
Names of God – His nature character and will revealed
We’ve all heard these quoted from the Bible. The Lord is my provider The lord is my healer The lord is my peace…and many more are revealed in the Old Testament and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. But do we believe it? Let’s take one. The Lord is my Provider (Jehovah Jireh –Hebrew) You might say …
Meditating on the Word of God
The easiest way to lose what you know in your heart is to neglect what you know in your mind. What does that mean? Many times Christians receive revelation, or understanding of the will of God. A promise will come alive in their heart, wisdom for a situation; faith for a need is born. Then …
Faith and Grace
Sometimes when talking about faith, people get the idea that you’re trying to “get God to do something.” If you pray long enough, do the right things, get enough people to pray with you; then you might convince God to act on your behalf. I think even more people have concluded that faith is unconditional …
What are you expecting?
What I mean is: Are you expecting? If you take expectation out of the spiritual realm and look at it in the natural realm, think of some things you are expecting. Something that would take you by utter surprise if it turned out differently than you expected. What is your reaction? It sometimes brings about …
Faith and Sovereignty
How do we balance our faith with God’s sovereign will? God’s will in our lives, and in the earth do NOT automatically come to pass. Am I saying God is not sovereign? No, not at all. However, some people in their effort to explain away tragedy, loss and sickness, attribute characteristics to God and call …
Faith is the bridge to God’s grace
Sometimes when talking about faith, people get the idea that you’re trying to “get God to do something.” This could not be further from the truth. Faith is simply believing whatever God has already said in His Word. Jesus IS this Word. During His earthly ministry, He demonstrated God’s will for us, and through His …
Putting Faith in God’s Word
We all remember the story of God leading the Israelites out of Egypt and into the Promised Land. But did you know this generation that was supernaturally delivered out of slavery and bondage from Egypt spent their lives in the wilderness, died there, and never did enter into the Promised Land? Hebrews 3:16-17 For who, …