Are We Growing in Faith?

S-Romans 1:17 Faith

S-"Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us." Romans 5:1

A-peace that comes from God

L-The Meaning of Faith

       "It is through faith that a righteous person has life." Romans 1:17

       **Faith-reliance, loyalty, or complete trust in God. Faith is also the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see.

Faith is stepping out of our comfort zones and trusting God, even when it doesn't make sense.

You know I was recently asked why God allows bad things to happen to good people, and the truth is I don't know the answer to that. All I know is that all things work for the good of those who love God. All I know is that faith is trusting God in situations such as those and clinging to Him.  He has a purpose for all things and even though we don't always understand, we know that it is for His glory and our benefit. All He asks is that we trust Him.

Faith is believing in the existence of Jesus Christ, His death, burial and resurrection.

Faith is trusting God no matter the outcome, no matter the pain, no matter the suffering, no matter the hurt, no matter the fear, and no matter how crazy it might sound. (Noah and the Ark, Abraham and Isaac, Moses and the Israelites)

So, how do we strengthen our faith?
       -By spending more time with the Lord, in His Word and in prayer. The more we depend on God, the more He will grow our faith. The more we know about Him, the more we will see how constant, faithful, committed, loving, and merciful He is.

The more faith we have the less doubts we have.

I also believe that faith is more than just being able to say it. It is being able to show it. Faith is more than just mere acknowledgement. Faith requires us to die to ourselves, put our wants and desires aside, and to not depend on our own human efforts. It requires us to humble ourselves and realize our need for Him.

God wants us to be faithful and trust in Him at all times and in all circumstances.

Faith is not about how we feel nor should it ever be based off of our emotions. Faith is complete trust lived through complete obedience.

Brethren, are we growing in faith? Let's strengthen one another in faith, today, tomorrow, and forever!

"And a righteous person will live by faith. But I will have no pleasure in anyone who turns away." Hebrews 10:38

"So, you see, it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him." Hebrews 11:6