It's good to be studying with you again. Monday's discussion of Life is hard -- God is good, was inspiring and refreshing. I really enjoy hearing what you think. Now let's dig in.
Reading Hebrews 11 and discovering new truths about faith led me to these thoughts. First, because of my faith God is not ashamed to be my God. This thoughtful jewel is found within vs. 16. There are other verses in the Bible that talk about me not being ashamed of Him or the Word (Romans 1:16-17, Psalm 25:2-3)but this is the only one I could find that outright says God is not ashamed to call me His own. That's an absolutely profound thought. All it takes is faith in Him. Nothing more, nothing less.
Secondly, earlier on in the chapter in vs. 6 it says 'He rewards those who seek Him'. How do we seek Him? In the same way we experience Him, through prayer, the Word, worship, and other Christians. What is the reward? The promise of eternal life because we have faith.
The whole chapter is many examples that reinforce vs. 1. My paraphrase - - "My faith gives me the conviction that what I hope for, heaven and eternal life with my Savior, even though I cannot see it, is really there."
Are you aware of something God wants you to do to further the Kingdom? What in your life is keeping you from taking the first step out of the darkness and into the light?
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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