Friday, February 6, 2009

Faith your Fears

We hear daily about how our country is changing and how the economic situation is bound to get worse before better.

I am sensitive to the fear level that is rising as people imagine the worst.

Today the Lord prompted a thought in me: We are people of faith. And, although the situation is serious, we have no need to fear. God is Our Father and Christ is in us.

Let's live our faith. We have been spoiled and capable of living our lives 99% faith-free as most of our needs - from food to medical care - are met without requiring faith. Perhaps this is changing and we, finally, get the chance to flex our spiritual muscle. Surely it will be clumsy and awkward at first, but we can trust that God will be faithful and patient as we learn to operate in a power that has been there all along.

Scripture indicates that this life lived by faith will be closer to the life to which He has called us.

Hebrews 11:6 "But 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."

Romans 14:23 "...for whatever is not from faith is sin."

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