Hebrews 11:6 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.

 

There are hundreds of Scriptures about faith because faith is God’s currency. Without faith, we receive very little from God. All Blessings of God come to us because of our faith. Without faith, we will not receive the Favor of God. Without faith, there is nothing.

 

We have all heard hundreds of sermons on the subject of faith but the question is, faith in what? Faith requires an object. We must place our faith in someone or something. Unfortunately, most people place their faith in a person or a church building. Some place their faith in themselves and their good works. These people believe God will bless them because they did something good today but the Word of God does not teach this. For by Grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the Gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)

 

Recently in our area, a well-loved Pastor retired. He had built a wonderful church and grew the congregation in number. Everyone loved him and was faithful to attend church there and support the ministry. However, once he retired and was no longer there, neither were most of the people. They quit going there because their Pastor was no longer there.

 

This caused me to wonder, who are these people worshiping? Aren’t we supposed to be worshiping Jesus? Did this man take Jesus with him when he retired? I see this as misguided faith. Their faith was in the Pastor and not in Jesus their Savior. Very sad indeed.

 

It’s great to have a wonderful Pastor and meet in a beautiful building but these things are not to be the object of our faith. The Pastor did not go to the Cross for you. The beautiful building you meet in didn’t either.

Place your faith in the One Who did go to the Cross for you. That would be Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God. He alone is worthy of your worship and praise.

 

 

Faith in Jesus will……….turn the tide……..in your life.

 

My faith is in Jesus.         Doreen

 

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