Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. — Hebrews 11:1
"I believe, but help my unbelief!" That's what the father of the boy with convulsions said to Jesus (Mark 9:24). This must sometimes be our prayer, too. As we look at the great heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, we know this must have been their prayer as well. Their faith wasn't always perfect. Their trust wasn't always mature. But, they stayed at it; they believed and acted with a relentless assurance that somehow, some way, God would act and deliver. Let's stay at it with that kind of faith, too!
Will you go out without knowing
Hebrew 11:8
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.
Discipline
Discipline will direct us to God, drive us to prayer, and bring us into submission.
We need it.
Realize
Realize that it is never too early to begin spiritual development. Encourage young people to become earnest and fruitful in their pursuit of God. Challenge and inspire those who would otherwise postpone godliness until rebellion in life.
Do not complain
Do not complain about adversity in your life. Accept God’s discipline as an expression of His love to turn us from rebellion or disobedience.
Reminded
Leaders be reminded that when God’s leaders fail to deal with sin. He holds them responsible for the judgment, which inevitably follows.
[Message No: 7434]
"I believe, but help my unbelief!" That's what the father of the boy with convulsions said to Jesus (Mark 9:24). This must sometimes be our prayer, too. As we look at the great heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, we know this must have been their prayer as well. Their faith wasn't always perfect. Their trust wasn't always mature. But, they stayed at it; they believed and acted with a relentless assurance that somehow, some way, God would act and deliver. Let's stay at it with that kind of faith, too!
Will you go out without knowing
Hebrew 11:8
By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going.
Discipline
Discipline will direct us to God, drive us to prayer, and bring us into submission.
We need it.
Realize
Realize that it is never too early to begin spiritual development. Encourage young people to become earnest and fruitful in their pursuit of God. Challenge and inspire those who would otherwise postpone godliness until rebellion in life.
Do not complain
Do not complain about adversity in your life. Accept God’s discipline as an expression of His love to turn us from rebellion or disobedience.
Reminded
Leaders be reminded that when God’s leaders fail to deal with sin. He holds them responsible for the judgment, which inevitably follows.
[Message No: 7434]
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