Why Faith ?

"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him."  Hebrews 11:6(KJV).

In other words, your faith in God gives Him pleasure. So, the man who lives by faith brings pleasure to God. One of the basic definitions of faith is: "Faith is acting on the word of God." As a Christian, I have come to understand that the only issue you would have to deal with in your life is a faith issue. Someone may say, my problem is sickness. No, the sickness is not the problem, it is a faith issue. That is what exposed you to sickness. Another person may say, my problem is money. No, the real issue is a faith issue, because without faith, you cannot receive from God.

James 1:5 says, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." Notice the word says, if any of you. That means, the word of God is an equal opportunity employer. In other words, on the basis of God's word, all men have equal access before God. So, if the Word says if any of you, it means that the word is talking to you, and talking to me as well. So, you cannot count yourself out and say, He is not talking to me.

Secondly, you must know that God does not discriminate. In Acts 10:34, the bible says, "... Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:" Also, Jesus said, in John 6:37 "All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." In other words, Jesus receives every one that comes to Him and He would not cast them out. This is why the bible says in John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."  The word stresses that whosoever believeth in Jesus shall not perish. This means that God is interested in all of us. God is interested in meeting our needs. God is concerned about our problems. God is concerned about what you are going through. He is concerned about the issue in your life.

 James 1:5 says, "If any of you lack wisdom ...” This means that God is concerned about every area of lack in your life. "Let him ask of God ... " So, when you have a need, ask of God. The bible says in Philippians 4:19, "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." God is concerned about all your needs, including your financial need, your spiritual need, your marital need, etc. He is willing to meet all your needs generously. The bible says, "Let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." Therefore ask in faith today and you will have all your needs meet, in Jesus Name.

 
PRAYER
Father, I thank you for your generosity and unfailing commitment towards me. Thank you Father for graciously meeting my every need whenever I ask in Jesus Name. Amen

2 Samuel 22:7, Genesis 48:15, Psalm 23 1-5, 2 Corinthians 9:10-11, Luke 12:29-32.

DOING THE WORD

Have faith and confidence in God’s goodness whenever you ask anything from Him.