LIVING FAITH

 

Today, it is difficult to exercise living faith when we are in darkness and discouragement. But this of all others is the very time when we should exercise faith. It is our privilege to carry the credentials of our faith, love, joy, and peace with us. When we do this, we shall be able to present the mighty arguments of the cross of Christ. Rabindranath Tagore says, "Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark." When we learn to walk by faith and not by feeling, we shall have help from God just when we need it, and His peace will come into our hearts. This was this simple life of obedience and trust that Enoch lived.

They say it of old, “Saving faith is a transaction by which those who receive Christ join themselves in covenant relation with God.” If you are feeling down today, ask God to help you look past your problems. Secondly, ask God to help you trust in Him continually, and doubt not His love. He knows all your weaknesses and that which you need. He will give you grace sufficient for today. "Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right for His glory.

To help us understand this fact, let me share with you a true story from Africa. “Joseph stood before a young mother clutching her dead infant in her arms. They begged Joseph to pray to his Christian God for healing.

Joseph was no stranger to miraculous healing. When he had first heard about Jesus, he was near death. As a spiritual leader in his family’s religion, he had prayed to his own gods for healing. But while lying on his own deathbed, someone shared the story of Jesus with him, and Joseph made the decision to follow Jesus. Immediately after making that decision, Joseph got out of bed, completely healed.

Amazed by God’s work in his life, Joseph began sharing his testimony with others. Word quickly spread within his community. Some were astounded by his story and wanted to know more. Others—like his own relatives—felt betrayed and wanted him dead.

As Joseph stood before this grieving family, he knew hired thugs were on their way to kill him. Yet he still made the decision to stay and pray for this child. Before Joseph could finish speaking with the family, the door burst open. Men filed in, ready to attack Joseph. Throwing his hands up, Joseph jumped in front of the family and cried out to the men.

“If my God heals the baby and brings him back to life, you will know my God is the real God,” he told them. “And if He doesn’t, you can kill me.”

Then, Joseph prayed. Silence. And then, the infant stirred in his mother’s arms. The tense, quiet room erupted with cries of rejoicing and disbelief.

Astounded, the men put down their weapons and turned to Joseph. “We want to know more about this God.” By the end of the evening, the men and everyone in the infant’s family decided to follow Jesus. As God would have it, these men, who came to the house that night planning to kill Joseph, ultimately started a church with him instead.” By Jesus Film Project.

God knows your wants and has provided for them. The Lord has a treasure house of supplies for His children and can give you what you need under all circumstances. Then why do we not trust Him? He has made precious promises to His children on condition of their faithful obedience to His precepts. With God, there is no burden that He cannot remove. There is no darkness that He cannot dispel. There is no weakness that He cannot perfect. There are no fears that He can calm, and no worthy aspirations that He cannot guide you through and justify. Whatever your needs, remember what Philippians 4:19 says, “My God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. May God grant you the ability to live by faith every day.

 

Have a wonderful day. Blessings, Blessings, Blessings

 

By GARDEN MINISTRY