What Faith is.....Pt.2

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Friday 22nd June 2018.

Topic: What Faith is....Pt.2

Text: Phil 3:9
    And be seen in him, not having my righteousness which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:

Memorise: Hebrew 11:33
    Who through faith overcame kingdoms, did righteousness, got their reward, kept the mouths of lions shut,

Message: Eng. Emmanuel Ayeni.
         Benefit of Faith
2.   Faith is the means of our salvation and justification. Rm5:1; Eph.2:8&9

3. Faith is our weapon of defence (armour) and enables us to secure victory against the devil in battle. 1Sam.17:37; 2Ch.20:12; Heb.11:33; Eph.6:16.

4.  Faith enables us to get resources and divine blessing from God.Jam.1:5-6; Mk.9:23

5.  Faith sustains us in trials and afflictions Dan.3:17; Heb.11:32-39;12:1-3

6.  Faith enables us to develop Christian character Jam.1:2-4

    Brethren, it is clear that faith in God is the foundation and basis of any meaningful, enduring and rewarding relationship with God. Faith is the principle for daily living by which victory is obtained over the flesh, the world and Satan and commendation is found in the sight of God. If the elders obtained a good report only through it, then our report will remain bad before Him except we walk by faith.

Note:
   Since faith is a walk, it needs to be learnt, practiced and improved with time. You must immediately throw away and remove your trust in anything else, especially MAN, and begin to learn to trust God and live by His word. When you begin this walk, the Lord as any responsible parent, will help you, and your feet will get firmer on the grounds of faith until it becomes your principle for living.

Prayer:
    Lord give me grace to grow in faith before you in Jésus name.