1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
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.
Hebrews 11:1-6 (and the rest of this wonderful chapter)
For Annie and me, faith equals Jesus. Jesus is literally Life to Annie and me. Whenever I hear someone making a funny comment about faith – about my Jesus – I can’t help it, it just wells up inside me and I think, “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine?”
Annie and I don’t kid about, trivialize and make slight comments about faith. That’s because we’ve seen what doing so does to us and others. It undermines believing and leads to questioning faith in God’s Word – and often when faith is needed most.
Annie and I must have strong faith in order to win the battles we face as Christians in this life. Faith in Jesus is what has sustained us, helped us to overcome, and given us more and more of Jesus in every area of our lives. We’re so thankful for His faithfulness and work in our lives.
There’s no need for faith if there’s no fear.
Fear > Faith
Believing The Word is how we stand. Believing The Word when fears come is faith. God will lead you through the fear to faith – every time. Keep believing. Charge fear with God’s promises found in His Word, and watch what God does in your midst. Hallelujah!
Thanking and praising God in all things,
Mark