DAY 2 FAITH

 DAY 2 FAITH

Galatians 3:26-27
“So, in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.”

Hebrews 11:6
“ And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.”

Hebrews 11:
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

2 Corinthians 5:7
“ for we walk by faith, not by sight.”

Ephesians 2:8
“ For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,”

Last week we discussed a life strategy with six words, the first of which was “Faith”. Today let’s talk about why faith is “step one” and is required to please God. (Heb. 11:6)

Galatians explains the process that turns us into children of God. Anything less than accepting Christ’s righteousness as my own, will fail to elevate me to the required holiness. 

The entire plan is a non-starter without faith. You either acquire it or you stop here. Faith is the doorway to the perfection required to commune with Holiness

Thinking that your “religious acts” can earn your entrance is like offering pocket change to the surgeon who saved your life. Not only is it inadequate - it is offensive.

Faith does not fix you; it replaces you.  Faith clothes you in Christ…Your sin replaced by His righteousness. Only then are you able to fellowship with The Father.   So, faith is mandatory for salvation.

But faith also transforms your life. 2 Corinthians 5:7 says… “we live by faith, not by sight.”  That is a game changer. 

We must function differently than non-believers. Our blinders have been removed and now we see with spiritual eyes not just earthly ones… We don’t ignore physical sight, but we don’t depend on it either. We operate according to what we know is true even when we can’t see it.

If you struggle with faith pray for it…Ephesians 2:9 says it is a gift.  

Scripture also acknowledges that at times we wrestle with it …Like the Father of the sick child in Mark chapter 9 who said “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”  Jesus responded to that prayer - so admit your struggle and cry out to God…. Continue requesting and never relent. There is no “Plan B” so pursue it daily.

Faith is not a part of your life - it is your life source. It is your spiritual oxygen, and you will suffocate without it.

Faith is the vehicle God has chosen to save you, change you, and strengthen you. It is not a nice addition to your life…it is the required foundation.

“A little faith will bring your soul to heaven; a great faith will bring heaven to your soul.” - Charles Spurgeon

 

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