SEPTEMBER 13, 2 Corinthians 5:7

A true Christian has faith. Faith is not in the head; it comes from hearing the Word of God.

Twelve men spied the land of Canaan. Ten of them said, “These men are huge. There is no way we will ever win.” They were disheartened. The men in Canaan were giants compared with the men of Israel.

However, Joshua and Caleb thought differently. The two walked by faith and not by sight. Both said, “We should go up and take possession of the land for we can certainly do it.” They understood that God was bigger than the giants in Canaan, and they had faith in God’s ability to enable them to do what He had told them to do. They were not trusting in their own strength. They simply believed the promise of God that He had given the land of Canaan to them.

Sometimes, there will be ‘giant’ problems in life but the Bible tells us that God’s power is not blocked by any giant, not even Satan. 1 John 4:4 says: “Ye are of __________, little children, and have __________ them, because greater is he that is in you, than he is in the __________.” This is the faith God wants us to have.

Is our walk on this earth marked by faith in Jesus? As you walk with God, will others see your trust in God?

Faith is being certain about what you do not see. When you see a tree bent by the wind, you are certain it is windy. It is impossible to see the wind but you see the effect of it. Having faith in God is like this. You do not see God but you see the effect of God’s presence and work in your life. You put your trust in God by faith. You pray to God by faith, believing and knowing that He hears. In reading the Bible, you see how God had worked in the lives of real people, and you know that He is real, even though you cannot see Him.

Know that you cannot please God if you do not exercise faith. The Bible tells us so. “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)

Thought: What is faith?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me the faith to believe in Jesus. Without faith it is impossible to please You. Help me to walk by faith and not by sight, trusting in Your strength and not my own. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.