Faith.
(NKJV) Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a [good] testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so... that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, "and was not found, because God had taken him"; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith [it is] impossible to please [Him,] for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and [that] He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as [in] a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; 10 for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker [is] God.
Faith is defined as the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. So many people in our so called modern progressive society claim that they will not believe in something that they cannot see, they are blinded by their own arrogance and justification of sin. Verse six states that without faith it is impossible to please God for we must believe that he is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. The key to getting to know God is to diligently seek after him. If a person will truly seek after God with their whole heart then God will reveal himself to them. The Lord speaks to many through dreams, visions, words, signs and even circumstances. The Lord looks upon the heart and knows those whose hearts are seeking the truth. God is not silent to those whom are his for his sheep know his voice. (NKJV) John 10:1 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 "But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 "To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 "And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 "Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers."
Also, God reveals himself through his creation, so man is without excuse. (NKJV) Romans 1: 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible [attributes] are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify [Him] as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. The evidence of intelligent design is everywhere. The idea for the camera came from the design of the human eye. Our bodies are designed to function in harmony so that we can exist in this world. Our planet Earth is positioned perfectly within our solar system to sustain life. If the Earth was closer to the sun in orbit we would be fried, or farther away and we would be an ice cube. Both land and sea and all of the life within them give glory to their creator. Sea shells, as well as other sea life fossils have been found at high elevations on mount Everest, as well as many other mountain ranges throughout the world, this gives testimony to the truth of Noah's flood. Throughout Iraq, sea shells are found in the desert sand and the locals claim that this is due to Noah's flood as well. Many cultures from China, to the aborigines of Australia, tell of a world wide flood that occurred. In fact, fragments from Noah's ark have been filmed on mount Ararat. The evidence for the truth found within the Holy Bible is everywhere. So our faith is not blind faith but is established by fact.
(NKJV) Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a [good] testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so... that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. 4 By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks. 5 By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, "and was not found, because God had taken him"; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith [it is] impossible to please [Him,] for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and [that] He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. 7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going. 9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as [in] a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; 10 for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker [is] God.
Faith is defined as the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. So many people in our so called modern progressive society claim that they will not believe in something that they cannot see, they are blinded by their own arrogance and justification of sin. Verse six states that without faith it is impossible to please God for we must believe that he is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. The key to getting to know God is to diligently seek after him. If a person will truly seek after God with their whole heart then God will reveal himself to them. The Lord speaks to many through dreams, visions, words, signs and even circumstances. The Lord looks upon the heart and knows those whose hearts are seeking the truth. God is not silent to those whom are his for his sheep know his voice. (NKJV) John 10:1 "Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 "But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 "To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 "And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 "Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers."
Also, God reveals himself through his creation, so man is without excuse. (NKJV) Romans 1: 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible [attributes] are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, [even] His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify [Him] as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. The evidence of intelligent design is everywhere. The idea for the camera came from the design of the human eye. Our bodies are designed to function in harmony so that we can exist in this world. Our planet Earth is positioned perfectly within our solar system to sustain life. If the Earth was closer to the sun in orbit we would be fried, or farther away and we would be an ice cube. Both land and sea and all of the life within them give glory to their creator. Sea shells, as well as other sea life fossils have been found at high elevations on mount Everest, as well as many other mountain ranges throughout the world, this gives testimony to the truth of Noah's flood. Throughout Iraq, sea shells are found in the desert sand and the locals claim that this is due to Noah's flood as well. Many cultures from China, to the aborigines of Australia, tell of a world wide flood that occurred. In fact, fragments from Noah's ark have been filmed on mount Ararat. The evidence for the truth found within the Holy Bible is everywhere. So our faith is not blind faith but is established by fact.
So often people live their lives in fear of what could happen, or they worry about finances or health problems, but fear is the opposite of faith. The Lord knows that we are human and he gives grace to us but he desires that we trust him with every aspect of our lives. (NKJV) Matthew 6:25 " Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 "Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 "Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? 28 "So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 "and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 "Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, [will He] not much more [clothe] you, O you of little faith? 31 "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 "For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day [is] its own trouble. By believing God's Word and trusting in him to care for us we will eliminate a lot of unnecessary stress in our lives.
(NKJV) Mark 11:23 "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. 24 "Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive [them,] and you will have [them.]
Faith is also believing that God will answer those prayers that are prayed within his will. If we truly believe that God hears us, and will respond to us, then we will see results. If we do not doubt then we will see mountains in our own lives removed and cast into the sea. God Bless!
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