Friday, October 11, 2013

What is faith?

Scripture
I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. (Psalms 62:1, 5 NLT)
Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. (Psalms 62:1, 5 KJV)
Observation
1. Waiting on God is an act of faith. It shows trust.
2. Waiting only upon God demonstrates where I placed my trust. Not in people, organizations, or things but God.
3. He is my salvation and victory.
Salvation- saving from harm, risk, loss, destruction
Victory- success or triumph over an enemy in battle or war.
4. I place my hope in him. I expect God to act on my behalf.
Application
I always struggled with the issue of faith.  What is faith?  How do I know if I have enough?  How do you exhibit faith?  This verse makes faith simple.  Faith is choosing to trust God.  It is not a feeling.  It is a choice,  Faith is a quiet trust, resting in him. It doesn't have to be loud or boastful. I can rest in him because I expect him to act. My trust results in rest.  The opposite of faith is worry and doubt.  It is choosing not to trust God.  These result in restlessness.  When I understand that faith is a choice, it empowers me to demonstrate my faith.  I can wait quietly before God because my hope is in Him.  I expect him to act on my behalf.
Prayer
I rest in you. I trust you. I wait quietly before God.  I choose to put my hope in you not in myself, other people, or organizations.  I believe you will act on my behalf.

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