Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is the substantiation of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
Romans 1:17: “But the righteous shall have life and live by faith.”
2 Corinthians 5:7: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
Faith is the foundation of our Christian life and the means by which we participate in God’s economy. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as the substantiation of things hoped for and the conviction of things unseen. Faith enables us to lay hold of the spiritual realities that God has provided in Christ.
Romans 1:17 reveals that the righteous live by faith. This faith is not humanly generated but imparted to us by God as we hear His Word (Romans 10:17). Faith connects us to Christ as life, enabling us to live not by our own effort but by His divine supply.
Walking by faith requires us to trust in the unseen realities and the promises of God. It is through this faith that we grow in life, experience Christ, and contribute to the building of His Body.
Thoughts of the day/Main Points:
– Faith substantiates the unseen spiritual realities of God’s economy.
– The righteous live by faith, not by human effort or sight.
– Faith is imparted to us through God’s Word and Spirit.
– Walking by faith allows us to experience Christ and fulfill God’s purpose.
– Faith is the pathway to participating in the building of God’s house.
Prayer Confessions:
Lord, increase my faith to substantiate the unseen spiritual realities.
Help me to walk by faith and not by sight in all areas of my life.
Impart more of Your faith to me as I hear Your Word and fellowship with You.
Strengthen my trust in Your promises, even when circumstances seem uncertain.
Use my faith to grow me in life and build me into Your eternal purpose, Amen.
