Faith is believing in what is TRUE. Faith has two elements: 1) being convinced of the truth, being certain of reality, having evidence of unseen things, and 2) believing, hoping in, embracing, seizing the truth. Note how powerful the words are that describe faith: convinced, certain, embracing, seizing. While faith requires being convinced that what we believe in is true, just knowing the truth is only half of faith. God's word must be hoped for, embraced, seized!
Hebrews 11:1 is written:
"Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the CONVICTION of things not seen." (ESV)
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and CERTAIN of what we do not see." (NIV)
God requires belief and trust in moments of human weakness, but faith is what makes us strong. Faith is the state of being convinced about what we hope for.
"Let us draw near with a TRUE HEART in FULL assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us HOLD FAST the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and do good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but ENCOURAGING one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." Hebrews 10:22-25
Enjoy and be encouraged:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEK071gUHHg
Challenge: Do something or make a decision based on faith and faith alone today. Even the smallest tasks are led by Him if you allow. Take a leap of faith, see where He takes you, and receive the wonders He wants to offer you!
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