March 17, 2015

"Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1

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Faith--Bible Faith--does not just evolve, or happen. It is not some "spooky-spiritual" thing. It is not vague or nebulous. It is a willful decision--a choice I make (aided by God's Spirit) to believe Him, and I give evidence of that faith by doing what He tells me to do, both in His Word, and by His Spirit.

I know of individual people--husbands and wives--who have no faith in their spouse. They do not t r u s t (another word for faith) their spouse to do what is right towards them, or towards the marriage covenant. Sometimes, this is in spite of the evidence--the faithfulness of the spouse demonstrated by word, gesture and spirit (heart attitude).

On the flip side, I know of people who will choose to place their loyalty and trust in someone they don't know, or have just met simply because that other person has bribed them with tangible things or flattering words. Sometimes that "other person" will say one thing now, and something very different or opposite
after they have gained the trust of the other person(s). Sometimes, the untrustworthy one will "trade" on something in common--"..but he's f a m i l y..."

IN WHOM is y o u r faith???