Faith is the substance, the proof, the certainty, the conviction of reality of things not seen. It was by faith that the patriarchs were sustained and served the Lord. Faith walks on water, it moves mountains, no matter the size. It brought life to lifeless bodies as in their resurrection from the dead. Few have experienced the reality of faith that way. Although not manifested often, it happens to those people of faith. It goes to the extreme between death and life and conquers the physical death. Although, death will come to all when life comes to its end. Faith smiles at any problem with confidence of its strength, for those who are people of faith are truly blessed with the reality of things they hoped and prayed for. In faith. Arise and shine, the Lord tells us even in times of trouble, because the victory has been won, when on the cross YAHSHUA declared, It is finished! O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? (I Cor. 15:55). This is a song of victory echoed through eternity from the time YAHSHUA fought it with His own life.
What does the word of God says concerning faith in relationship to Him? “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Without faith man is alienated from God, for it is by faith that he can come near to God, for whoever comes near to Him must believe that He exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him (Heb. 11:6). Many of us are guilty of that and as a result, we live a life without experiencing God’s blessings that come from exercising faith. Faith in action is like walking on water facing the storm raging against us without fear and anxiety, because we have been made perfect in the love of God and are protected from these tormenting spirits. Where there is fear, faith is non-existent in one’s life in whatever circumstance we are facing. Fear does not bring us blessings, but torment according to the Bible: There is no fear in love, but full- grown love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror. For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love (I John 4:18).
Today’s people of faith are those who have little of this world and yet are content with what they have, for they are spiritually blessed with peace, joy, hope – a hope based on the promise from God Himself. They have what the world is looking for, but are empty of it, for these blessings are not found in riches, but in faith that springs up from the love of YAHSHUA shed on the cross, when He gave up His life to give the world life, although rejected by the majority. YAHSHUA offered us peace, the peace that emanates from Him, not from the world, from the things that the world offers. He said, Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, I would have told you, for I am going away to prepare a place for you. And when I go and make ready a place for you, I will come back again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also…Peace I leave with you; My peace I now give and bequeath to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid (John 14: 1-3,27).
The secret for peace in the heart of man is found in the belief and practices of God’s word. The strength of faith clears the mind and establishes peace in times of trouble we all face. When we embrace fear instead of faith, the consequences are detrimental to the physical body. God has never promised us an easy life, but He promised to be with us. He said, In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer! For I have overcome the world (John16:31b). Paul said, Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. And God’s peace which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds (Phil. 4:6-7). What does anxiety do to a troubled heart? Separates it from faith and from the blessing of peace. YAHSHUA said, Do not worry, but instead, seek first of all His kingdom and His righteousness, and then all these things taken together will be given you besides. So, do not worry or be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have worries and anxieties of its own sufficient for each day is its own trouble. We are not to take our burdens on ourself, but cast the whole of your care on Him, for He cares for you (Matt. 6:25-34; I Pet. 5:7).
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