Good morning. Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life; a life to be lived “By Faith”
Hebrews 11: 1 – 3 (NIV)
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.
· We too will be “commended by God” as we daily choose as Abraham did to walk by faith through the life of purpose and destiny that God has given us to reign in.
· By faith we understand that if you want to fully comprehend anything about God you have to view it through the lens of “faith” (simply believing things are and will be because he said so).
· His eternal Word and promises to us are the only substance and evidence that we need to be moving forward into what we are believing for even if there is no physical evidence apparent.
· Remember that faith is acting on the promises without needing further evidence. It is believing before you see and no longer living in the carnal world of “seeing is believing.”
· Think for a moment of how many other things we do each and every day without evidence.
- Do you check every chair before you sit on it? No, because you believe the claims of the manufacturer that it will hold and support you.
- Do you check your breaks one by one every time you take the car out on the road? No, because you trust the mechanics and that they have made your breaks roadworthy and functionally safe.
· We daily do so many things by faith “without any physical evidence”, so why is it people only get nervous when we speak about placing faith in God? Is the creator of heaven and earth not more trustworthy and reliable than the chair maker or mechanic?
· Trust Him today because he can both support you and he can keep you from harm.
Let today be another day where you begin to trust His promises for your life without the need for physical evidence. Remember He makes things that are seen out of things that are not currently visible.
Hey, that’s what makes Him God!
Bless you.
Andy
A devotional by Pastor Andy Elmes to inspire you with a godly thought to start your day well. God’s word is indeed the breakfast of champions.
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