Hebrews 11:6 tells us that there are two elements to faith we have to:
It seems to me that this is a lot harder than it may appear on the surface. When we encounter difficulty, when life is hard, when we have to decide whether to follow Him completely, when after we make that choice things blow up completely, what then? We are to walk in faith, believing that:
Getting this right, understanding God’s value proposition, is critical not only for our walk, but for what our children learn from our walking through it.
- Believe that He is
- He is a rewarder of those who seek Him
It seems to me that this is a lot harder than it may appear on the surface. When we encounter difficulty, when life is hard, when we have to decide whether to follow Him completely, when after we make that choice things blow up completely, what then? We are to walk in faith, believing that:
- He is – sovereign, all knowing, all powerful, all present, love, light, truth, engaged, Abba…
- The things we are struggling with are part of His reward for my seeking Him?
Getting this right, understanding God’s value proposition, is critical not only for our walk, but for what our children learn from our walking through it.
Mike ... you are probably familiar with Timothy Keller (The Reason for God, The Prodigal God)? Anyway, I've been tuning in to some of his sermons (they have a library of free sermons and those you can download on their website .. Redeemer Presbyterian in NYC). The other day I listened to one about Isaiah 49:14-22. Very interesting and moving ... especially as he expounds upon the phrase " ... I have inscribed you on my hands ..." I'll see if I can send you a link. Thanks. Mike G
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