Faith in Action
What is faith in action? Many do not know what that means. You must live what you believe. You have to believe without seeing. It is knowing that God is going to answer your prayer.
Do You Love Me?
The one asking the question is God. He wants to know DO YOU LOVE HIM? If God was standing in front of you today and asked you that question what would your response be? Would He be able to see it?
Who’s On Your Boat?
Who's on your boat? Many believers do not realize that you cannot have everybody on your boat. You need to be careful who you let on your boat. Everybody is not for you, and nobody is going to have your back when things get tough or out of control. So, who is on your boat?
I Am Still Standing
“It is by the grace of God that I am still here. It is by the grace of God that things are now becoming clear. It is by the grace of God that I listened when he called. It is by the grace of God that his love, mercy, and unwavering grace anchored me through it all. Because I’m still standing.”
HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW
If His eye is on the sparrow, why are we feeling discouraged? Why are we feeling lonely? Why are many of us walking around here saying I don’t know what I will do. How am I going to make it? How can I pay the mortgage? How am I going to pay the bills? How am I going to fix my marriage? What stands out in those statements is “I”. What am “I” going to do? If His eye is on the sparrow, then what are you worried about? His eye is on the sparrow.
“MAKING IT ON BROKEN PIECES”
You are in the middle of the sea, and the ship that represents your life is being tossed and turned. You are going through a turbulent storm. The storm could be your marriage. The storm could be losing your job. The storm could be financial struggles. The storm could be that child that is not acting right. The storm could be grief, you just lost a loved one. Whatever your storm is, God is saying I got you. Just grab hold of one of the broken pieces. I will pull you safely to shore.
FOLLOW YOUR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Businesses and organizations are not the only ones that have an SOP. As believers we have an SOP too. You see our Commander in Chief gave us an SOP, a standard operating procedure. And it is called the Bible. It is God’s Word. That is our standard operating procedure. That’s our play book. That’s where our step-by-step instructions are detailed. The Mighty Word of God.
RADICAL PRAISE EQUALS RADICAL FAITH
God is looking for some faithful people. Believers that believe without seeing. He is looking for those with Abraham kind of faith, that radical kind of faith. God is looking for some trusting folks. God is looking for people with radical faith.
Being Strong During the Sifting Process
Sifting is a method used to smooth out the flour before baking. The flour is measured out and placed in a metal sifter with very tiny holes in it. The sifter is held over a large bowl. The flour is poured into the sifter and movement is made to sift the flour through the tiny holes. This removes all the lumps and clumps. Whatever is remaining in the sifter is discarded. What is in the bottom of the bowl is a consistency so smooth to be used however needed. You are the flour and God is the sifter. He’s trying to build you up and make you stronger, even through your circumstances.
Wandering in the Wilderness
What happens to your faith when you are wandering in the wilderness? Why do you allow the wilderness take up residence within your life? Where is your faith?