Sunday, September 14, 2014
Faith Travels With Humility
When we think of our faith, there are many scriptures that come to mind. It is interesting that the one most noted for faith was Abraham. He truly believed in God and believed that God was on his side.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:
10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.
Abraham uprooted his entire family and traveled to a far land because he trusted in God. Paul speaks of the need for faith also in his letter to the Galatians.
Galatians 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
Many have thought that this passage was speaking of the doing away of the law. Here Paul is quoting the prophet Habakkuk, with the point being that it takes humility to have faith.
Habakkuk 2:4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
The law never saved anyone. In fact, those that truly sought God knew this and often cried out. They knew that if they did not keep the law they were condemned. They cried out to seek God, not His rules, because they believed God wanted only good for them. On the other hand those that were proud and haughty thought they could just keep the law. They even added more to it so that their traditions were more strict than God’s law. In this way they thought they would keep the letter of the law, but they could not. Their pride got in the way of a humble relationship with our Father God.
We are frail beings. We are weak on our own. With God on our side, we can overcome anything and be blessed. This is the message God has for us. This is why He sent the Messiah to die for us that we might be reunited with God forever.
Today if you have a struggle, humble yourself, trust in our God and cry out to Him, and He will lift You up.
Prayer
Father, we praise and exalt You. You alone can lift us up into Your kingdom when we are weary. Give us Your overwhelming abundant provision today Lord. Let Your reign come in our lives. Forgive us when we give in to thoughts of doubt and unbelief. Move us onto Your paths and into Your ways. Send us your healing and deliverance. In Yeshua’s (Jesus’) name. Amen.