 Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. What is faith? Hebrews 11:1 describes faith as “...confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Faith is completely trusting the unseen God. Faith knows He loves us completely. Faith knows that the death and resurrection of Jesus paid the penalty for our sins. Faith believes the Word of God is all we need to know how to live a holy and pleasing life. Now Faith is. Chapter 11 of Hebrews gives evidence that true, enduring faith involves trusting God in all circumstances. This trust enables the believer to remain loyal to God and His Word at all times. Faith takes God at His Word and relies completely on His promises. It does not base its hope on visible circumstances, but on confidence in spiritual realities (verse 1). Such a faith enables us to have a right relationship with God (Hebrews 11:4). It causes us to pursue a deeper relationship with God (Hebrews 11:6) and have full confidence in His Word (Hebrews 11:7,11). Faith obeys His commands (Hebrews 11:8) and guides us so that we come to base our lives on His promises (Hebrews 11:13,39) reject the evil ways of this present world (verse 13) and pursue a heavenly home (Hebrews 11:14-16). It teaches us to endure great challenges and difficulties (Hebrews 11:17-19), inspire faith in future generations (Hebrews 11:21), refuse to indulge in sin's pleasures (Hebrews 11:25), endure persecution (Hebrews 11:27), perform mighty works and miracles in God's power and for His honor (Hebrews 11:33-35) and also suffer for God (Verse 25, 35-38). Faith says we will not return to the useless and ungodly ways of the world (Verse 15-16). A Prayer To Increase Faith Father, even the disciples that walked with Jesus needed to strengthen their faith. Jesus told them if their faith was only the size of a mustard seed, they could uproot trees and crumble mountains. Lord, I need more faith like the disciples. Increase my faith and make me a mover of mountains. Grow my belief in You alone so that I would be strong in the Lord and ready to battle against the doubts planted by the enemy. Lord, increase my faith! In Jesus' Name, Amen. Some additional post you might find helpful: Thank you for joining me.
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