Faith is God Pleasing Hebrews 11:1-2, 6 06.18.14

FAITH IS GOD PLEASING

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¹ 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.

Hebrews 11:1-2 (NIV)

⁶ And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)

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“Faith raises the soul above the difficulty, straight to God Himself, and enables one to stand still.  We gain nothing by our restless and anxious efforts….It is therefore true wisdom, in all times of difficulty and perplexity, to stand still – to wait only upon God, and He will assuredly open a way for us.”  C.H. Mackintosh 

“Sometimes the enemy seems to get an advantage over us; but the battle is not over yet.  At last thou shalt have the victory, and carry the day for all that.  In hard struggles remember the power of Christ, who, in his resurrection, broke through everything.  With him thou canst also break through, and be more than conqueror.  Yea, in every conflict, if thy faith be firm, thou canst be sure of victory beforehand; for faith engages Christ’s power, and his power ensureth victory; it is as impossible for thine enemies to keep thee always in bonds, as it was impossible that Christ could be kept in the grave by the stone, seal, and keepers.  Nay, the greater their force is, the more glorious will be the victory of Christ over them.”    K. H. Von Bogatzky

HEART SAVOR

• ·       My faith in God is to be sure and certain – knowing what He allows is both for my ultimate good and His glory – never one surpassing the other.  I can trust Him with my life.    
• ·       God is a rewarded for all who earnestly seek Him.
• ·       God’s “kingdom currency” is faith.  Faith prompts the moving of God’s hand.  It delights Him for me be fully persuaded of His tender love and mercy towards me.