One of the greatest GIFTS God has given to us is the ability is to BELIEVE.
Ephesians 1:19 (NLT)
I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who BELIEVE him.
Have I stopped BELIEVING?
Unbelief will produce one of three symptoms.
- EXHAUSTION.
- EMPTINESS.
- ENSLAVEMENT.
If you can’t believe, if you can’t accept anything on faith, then you’re doomed for a life dominated by doubt.
What is faith?
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
SEEING isn’t believing, BELIEVING is seeing.
2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)
For we live by faith, not by sight.
God SPEAKS to us.
God reveals His PRESENCE to us.
John 20:29 (NIV)
“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
We can’t be moved by what we SEE, but what we BELIEVE.
We can’t react according to our FEELINGS, but according to our FAITH.
“Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see what we believe.” – Augustine
John 11:40 (NLT)
Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you BELEIVE?”
Mark 9:23-24 (NIV)
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”