Hebrews 11:6,
But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
What a great verse. Faith is the key to pleasing God.
John 6:28-29,
Therefore they said to Him, “What shall we do, so that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He has sent.”
Faith is also the key to being about His business. Not ours, mind you, His. Faith isn’t a tool by which we gain earthly treasures, but rather, eternal ones.
But faith without works is dead. Sometimes what He asks of us isn’t at all simple or welcome or good. It’s hard to hold on and keep your eyes on Him, much less to do it without questioning, or complaining or wishing for better-case-scenarios. Sometimes you just have to have childlike trust, simple faith. Take the next step. Always remembering John 16:33:
“In this world you will have trouble but take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Hebrews 11 is the faith chapter of the Bible. I find it so inspiring to see what the Old Testament heroes faced head on, strengthened by faith. It makes my little challenges seem like shoo-ins.
We can do everything through Christ!
Run the race with me?