THE LIVING FAITH
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the
evidence of things not seen (Heb. 11: 1). Faith is the evidence which confirms
a theory. Let’s say there is a court case and you have been asked to present an
evidence to back up your claim, faith is what you present. Faith is simply a
complete trust in GOD; "without faith it is impossible to please to Him" (Heb.
11:6a).
We all have faith within us, we believe in GOD, but our believe in His power is limited. Many a time we
feel like we need to assist Him, that there are some things we must do in other
for Him to help us. In our quest to assist GOD, we fall victims to anxiety,
worry, fear etc. all elements of the devil which directly or indirectly leads
us to doubt the absolute power of GOD.
Let your works be in agreement with your faith;
works walking in agreement with the words that comes out of your mouth. The
woman with the issue of blood is an example of works and faith in agreement. She thought in her heart that if she could touch the master’s garment, she
would be healed. She struggled to touch Him in the crowd, though she met stiff
opposition she didn’t relent, and when she finally touched Jesus’ garment, she
was healed instantly (Luke 8:43-48). Faith is very crucial to healing,
deliverance and to live a victorious life.
Faith grows, like a plant; it needs water and
sunlight. . . It needs to be fueled constantly. The Bible made us to
understand that “faith comes by hearing the word of GOD” (Rom. 10:17). Constant
studying of God’s word increases our faith, limits our doubts. We are also advised
to look onto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
The living faith is the trust in God which shows in
our actions and works, crucial to our relationship with Him and by it we can
obtain a good report (Heb. 11:2).
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