As we continue this theme of "Walking with God" we had to write about faith.  After all, without faith, there will be no walking with God.  In fact, it is impossible to please Christ without it (Hebrews 11:6)  So then, it makes perfect sense that if you and I were created to "Walk with God" and if we want to please HIM with our lives, it will require us to walk by faith. A "Living Faith" as we daily and continually place our lives in HIS hands as our leader and Lord.

LIVING FAITH - What is it really?

Webster's definition uses words like confidence and trust.  The Word of God defines faith in Hebrews 11:1 as
"being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."  Both of these are right on (and not that we are adding anything to the Word of God); But the best definition we have heard about faith, one that really stretched our application of faith, came from James McDonald.  He said that "faith is believing the Word of God, and acting upon it, no matter how you feel, because God promises a good result."  Wow, what a power packed definition for "Living Faith"   Over the next several blogs, we are going to flesh this out with you. 

For today, we simply want to ask you to ponder some questions:  Do you really believe the Word of God?  Do you trust God and that HIS heart toward you is good?  Do you believe that the principles and precepts HE offers in HIS word can be trusted?  Do you believe they will work for you, your life, your situation?  Do you have such a "living faith" that in the midst of chaos, confusion, deceptive feelings, unmet needs and unclear circumstances, that you will believe the Word of God and start acting upon it?  See friend, having a confidence and assurance in the "Word of God" and the "Ways of God" is your first step toward developing a "living faith."   This is critical because faith is not just a part of the Christian life, it is the WHOLE THING!  Every step toward freedom, every victory, every moment of growth and transformation will call on you to have a "living faith."

Today, take whatever you might be facing, take it to the Word of God and decide to Walk with God through it by faith...remember, HE sees, HE understands, HE has a plan and HE can be trusted...when you do this, you will have a "living faith." (Rom 1:17; Gal 3:11)

fully surrendered, walking by faith, not by sight
dale and jena

2 comments

1. Anonymous on September 30, 2009 at 12:36 PM

   Your blogs always bring a bresh breath of air to my life! Thank you for them. I praise God for speaking through you two!

    
2. Weakland on September 30, 2009 at 12:38 PM

   Can't wait to see you all again in Moultrie at Extreme Marriage!