And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
--- I Corinthians 13:13
PRAYER THOUGHT
Faith is a word that is thrown around all the time. Keep the faith, walk in faith, have faith are all statements people use daily. So what is faith?
The Bible says that faith is confidence in what we hope for and the assurance that the Lord is working, even though we cannot see it. Faith knows that no matter what the situation, in our lives, or someone else's life, God is at work.
The Hebrew word for faith is Emunah, which means "support." This definition is perfect because faith is like "God's support" to us because He is working in every situation for His glory. Regardless of what we think, He always knows best, and there are many times we have to see by faith and not our own eyes.
Faith and belief are often used in the same context, sometimes interchangeably, but they are not quite the same. Belief is a strongly held opinion about an idea or worldview. Beliefs are also opinions that you form about what you read, hear, or see. Beliefs can change over time as you grow and learn new things. Faith is not something you start and build from; faith can only be received; God must give it. True faith can take on doubts and questions, but it remains intact.
ACTION PLAN
You can believe there is a God, even that there is one God, but do you believe He is your God? God produces faith in us by giving us new hearts and opening our eyes to see that He is our God, and we need Him. Does your faith in God change the way you live your life? Some say they believe in God, but the way they live their life does not change; they are motivated by other factors. Faith changes how we live our lives; faith motivates us to keep moving in life. Pray for people in our country to experience real faith that comes from God. Not faith in men, systems, institutions, or other human-made objects. Faith knows God is who He is, and He does what He says He does.
