Message from Scripture: 5/30/2020

Today’s message from Scripture comes from Mark 11:22, where Jesus told His disciples, “Have faith in God.”

One sin that seems to overwhelm God’s people, whether in the past or present, is the sin of having little faith. With an increase of faith comes a greater trust in God and a more devoted lifestyle in Him. Even though He was the Son of God, you can definitely say that Jesus lived by faith in the Father and by faith in obedience to His will; as simple as this seems, perhaps many have failed to live a genuine Christian life because their lives haven’t been lived by faith, by a real, Biblical faith.

We understand living by faith isn’t always easy. Sometimes we would rather walk by sight than by faith. Sometimes the faithlessness of others can discourage a greater faithfulness in us. However, faith is absolutely essential if we’re to have assurance God is with us. When Jesus said “have faith,” He uses the imperative mood, which means it is a must, without which we will fail in living the Christian life. We simply can’t please God without faith. “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” (Heb. 11:6).

The kind of faith that pleases God isn’t just knowing He exists, but a faith that obeys, that submits, that lives in and for Him. “For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead” (Jas. 2:26). How does faith grow and become a greater force in our lives? Spend time in Scripture, as faith comes from the word of Christ (Rom. 10:17). Follow the example of those who live by faith (Heb. 11). Use the faith you have and watch it work in maturing you in Christ. It is the source of our victory over sin (1 John 5:4).

Sometimes in our worship we sing the song “Living by Faith.” Do more than think about it, or sing about it; live it and make it an active power at work in you. Today, live by faith. Have a great day. God bless.

Robert