FAITH WORK
James 2:17
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
(hope you read yesterday's word)
https://ikthewatcher.blogspot.com/2018/10/faith-walk.html?m=1
Christianity is not a phantom. Selah
Every spiritual walk with God is expressed in the natural.
Acts 4:13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
You cannot talk of living a faith life without a corresponding lifestyle that testifies. Your work displays your faith. (Hebrews 11)
Hebrews 11:6
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.
That is, the fruits manifest the content of the tree, thus a life of faith will manifest works of faith, that are evident and give glory to God. Halleluyah.
Matthew 7:20-21
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Thus faith is not a saying, but an action. Faith is not limited to a set of confession, it is a life style.
If only new believers are taught how to grow their faith, that they may work faith and not just say faith. We will have true disciples and not just church members or church folks.
This is what Peter was explaining in his second letter.
2Peter 1:5-7
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
Without this proper growth the believer will not get far. Its deficiency results in stunted growth.
2 Peter 1:9
But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
Ministers, pastors, church leaders must crave this for everyone added to the family.
2 Peter 1:8
For if these things be in you, and abound, they make [you that ye shall] neither [be] barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A man of faith is a man of patience.
Revelation 14:12
Here is the patience of the saints: here [are] they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
James 1:3-4
Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
I remember once as a director of Evangelism I used to get worried and ask, if a new convert enters this fold and keeps listening to what comes from the pulpit week after week do they grow in faith, will they mature unto disciples. Selah!
How has your Faith work been? Have you been restricted to the carrot and stick theory or have you grown to maturity?
Thank God that He keeps speaking, keeps healing, keeps releasing grace. We will correct our errors by His Spirit, be refreshed and thus refresh others.
It is faith in God, yes in God. Selah!
Father we give you glory for the grace to grow in faith and grace. This is our lifestyle, this is how we believed and this is how we live. Glory to God.
Luke 18:8
I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
We see the visions, we dream the dreams, we run the race, we live the life. . . by faith.
Habakkuk 2:4
Behold, his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Glory to God.
We are blessed.
Love
@the watcher
Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
(hope you read yesterday's word)
https://ikthewatcher.blogspot.com/2018/10/faith-walk.html?m=1
Christianity is not a phantom. Selah
Every spiritual walk with God is expressed in the natural.
Acts 4:13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
You cannot talk of living a faith life without a corresponding lifestyle that testifies. Your work displays your faith. (Hebrews 11)
Hebrews 11:6
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.
That is, the fruits manifest the content of the tree, thus a life of faith will manifest works of faith, that are evident and give glory to God. Halleluyah.
Matthew 7:20-21
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
Thus faith is not a saying, but an action. Faith is not limited to a set of confession, it is a life style.
If only new believers are taught how to grow their faith, that they may work faith and not just say faith. We will have true disciples and not just church members or church folks.
This is what Peter was explaining in his second letter.
2Peter 1:5-7
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
Without this proper growth the believer will not get far. Its deficiency results in stunted growth.
2 Peter 1:9
But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
Ministers, pastors, church leaders must crave this for everyone added to the family.
2 Peter 1:8
For if these things be in you, and abound, they make [you that ye shall] neither [be] barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A man of faith is a man of patience.
Revelation 14:12
Here is the patience of the saints: here [are] they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
James 1:3-4
Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
I remember once as a director of Evangelism I used to get worried and ask, if a new convert enters this fold and keeps listening to what comes from the pulpit week after week do they grow in faith, will they mature unto disciples. Selah!
How has your Faith work been? Have you been restricted to the carrot and stick theory or have you grown to maturity?
Thank God that He keeps speaking, keeps healing, keeps releasing grace. We will correct our errors by His Spirit, be refreshed and thus refresh others.
It is faith in God, yes in God. Selah!
Father we give you glory for the grace to grow in faith and grace. This is our lifestyle, this is how we believed and this is how we live. Glory to God.
Luke 18:8
I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
We see the visions, we dream the dreams, we run the race, we live the life. . . by faith.
Habakkuk 2:4
Behold, his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Glory to God.
We are blessed.
Love
@the watcher
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