“...but the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.” (Daniel 11:32b RSV)
Faith in the Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscient One can and must move us to take action concerning those enterprizes He calls us to involve ourselves in. Faith, James teaches us, without works is dead (James 2:20, 26). God Himself, as we contemplate Him in His fullness, gives us all of the confidence we will ever need to be embrace His will wholeheartedly.
Hebrews chapter 11 is known as the “Hall of Fame of Faith”. The writer compiled a testimony for us of men and women who, knowing the power and character of their limitless God, laid it all down to follow Him and accomplish His will. He captivated their hearts as they considered His promises and faithfulness, and they bore witness to the God of the impossible through their unshakeable faith. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever, by His own declaration. He is not at all diminished. Can God, in His power and character, convince us to trust Him in the same way? He must. And, we must.
Call out to the God of the impossible. Ask Him to intervene in the situations that are most pressing in your life now. Set your faith in Him and speak to your mountain-Jesus said it would be removed, if you believe. Wait upon Him with praise and thanksgiving until the work is fully accomplished.
Consider: Romans 4:16-22; Hebrews 11; James: 1:1-7
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Faith rooted in Love is what it is all about. Simple, yet it trips us up it the natural. I always recall what the Lord said when they asked Him "What shall we do that we might work the works of God?" {they seen the miracles He did} The answer is plain and simple. He says "This is the work of God, that you believe on Him whom He has sent." Belief in Jesus. It is pure and simple. You can find these words in St. John 6:28-29. In the book of Ephesians Paul prays two powerful prays for the people, Ephes.1,16-22 and 3,14-21. Great, great food to build your spiritual confidence in knowing the power of the believer.
Prayer this morning highlighted a wonderful combination of living out childlike faith under the Lordship of Christ. They may appear, at first glance, as a paradox, but they fit like a hand in a glove.
We often think of our relationship with our Father in terms of endearment, and that with our Lord in terms of servitude. But if you join them together you find the principle ingredient in both- humility. It's a perfect blend! It's what God wants.
We were also strongly reminded of the preeminence of the Name of Jesus. His name has all power and authority. His is the only name in which there is salvation. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father!
Jesus is Lord over Michigan. Amen!
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