Seven Things The Word Of God Is Able To Do, Number 2 Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 2) God’s word is able to produces faith. Faith assures us of things we expect and convinces us of the existence of things we cannot see. If you could see things in advance, it would not be faith. Noah had never seen rain or heard of a flood, but when he heard the voice of God he was convinced by faith to build an ark to save his family. By his faith Noah condemned the rest of the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes through faith. Paul received faith through his Damascus road experience. He heard the voice of God and began to preach the very faith that he once tried to destroy. Abraham heard the voice of God and by faith he went on a journey not knowing where he was going but having an assurance and an expectation that God would guide him along the way. Because of his faith, he became the father of many nations and was made very rich. So then, faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word about Christ. Notice that God said hearing and hearing. This is not a grammatical error, but rather a command to avail oneself to continually hearing God’s word. God instructs us to use our inner (spiritual) hearing to discern His voice, which comes with receiving faith in His word. Like Noah, Paul, and Abraham acting upon the word of God is proof of sincere faith. What have you heard by the word of God and what will you do with what you have heard? Scripture References: Hebrews 11:1; Genesis 6:17; Hebrews 11:7; Acts 9:2-6; Galatians 1:23; Hebrews 11:8-12; Prayer for today: Heavenly Father, I will spend time in your Word. I ask you to help me to use my inner (spiritual) hearing to hear Your voice. Help me to be quick to obey as a demonstration of my faith in You. In JESUS name, AMEN. Whatever you must do today, there is a grace for that. Accept the grace and make it a sweatless day. Love Dianne
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:18:27 +0000
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