"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 26 July 2012"
Today's Bible Verse: Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Today's Bible verse is not so much a definition of what faith is, as it is a description of what faith does (Hebrew 11:6). Two truths concerning its activity are stated here. First, faith provides substance. This word normally has the meaning of "assurance" in the New Testament and this seems to be the best sense here. Second, faith provides evidence. It is the evidence in the sense of proof that results in conviction.
The difference between "assurance" and "evidence" would be minimal were it not for the phrase qualifying each: "Of things hoped for" and "of things not seen." The first involves future hope; the second involves present realities that are unseen. The first involves the hope of a resurrection, the return of Christ, and the glorification of the saints. The second involves unseen realities, such as the forgiveness of sin through the sacrifice of Jesus and the present intercession of Jesus in heaven on behalf of the believer.
Hope is faith relating to the future, conviction is faith relating to the present. While the object of faith by its very nature cannot be seen, Paul will go on to remind us that its presence has a vital impact on our lives and character. Real faith produces startling results.
Today's Biblical Truth: "Faith understands that the invisible God created the vast universe."
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, may we as Christians come before You in faith, knowing that You are there, and that You listen to us as we come before Thee in the Throne Room of Grace and lay down our Prayers and Supplication before Thee. May our faith be real and strong so that You can do mighty works through us. May our faith be as strong as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, where we know that no matter what happens to us, that You are always there by our side. May our faith and trust be strong in Thee as we submit our wills to Thee. May we be faithful and obedient in serving You, regardless of the cost. We ask this in the Name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, Thanking You for answered prayer. Amen
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.
Love God More Today. Pray for Youcef Nardarkhani the Iranian Pastor who has been sentenced to death for his refusal to denounce Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and continue to pray for all our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
Click on the lick at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for a Blog Writing from Ruth 2 which is Titled: "Ruth Meets Boaz."
"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23
Jesus Reigns!!! May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
Today's Bible Verse: Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
Today's Bible verse is not so much a definition of what faith is, as it is a description of what faith does (Hebrew 11:6). Two truths concerning its activity are stated here. First, faith provides substance. This word normally has the meaning of "assurance" in the New Testament and this seems to be the best sense here. Second, faith provides evidence. It is the evidence in the sense of proof that results in conviction.
The difference between "assurance" and "evidence" would be minimal were it not for the phrase qualifying each: "Of things hoped for" and "of things not seen." The first involves future hope; the second involves present realities that are unseen. The first involves the hope of a resurrection, the return of Christ, and the glorification of the saints. The second involves unseen realities, such as the forgiveness of sin through the sacrifice of Jesus and the present intercession of Jesus in heaven on behalf of the believer.
Hope is faith relating to the future, conviction is faith relating to the present. While the object of faith by its very nature cannot be seen, Paul will go on to remind us that its presence has a vital impact on our lives and character. Real faith produces startling results.
Today's Biblical Truth: "Faith understands that the invisible God created the vast universe."
Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, may we as Christians come before You in faith, knowing that You are there, and that You listen to us as we come before Thee in the Throne Room of Grace and lay down our Prayers and Supplication before Thee. May our faith be real and strong so that You can do mighty works through us. May our faith be as strong as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, where we know that no matter what happens to us, that You are always there by our side. May our faith and trust be strong in Thee as we submit our wills to Thee. May we be faithful and obedient in serving You, regardless of the cost. We ask this in the Name of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ, Thanking You for answered prayer. Amen
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. Go in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness.
Love God More Today. Pray for Youcef Nardarkhani the Iranian Pastor who has been sentenced to death for his refusal to denounce Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and continue to pray for all our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are being persecuted for their Faith and Trust in Jesus. Always remember that when you have a spiritual dilemma in your life and you yell out, "I CAN'T," GOD Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
Click on the lick at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for a Blog Writing from Ruth 2 which is Titled: "Ruth Meets Boaz."
"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:23
Jesus Reigns!!! May God's Love, Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you.
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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