FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 12:12: Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
The three exhortations in verse 12 can be understood either as independent items or as additional descriptions of how believers should serve the Lord. They are to be joyful in hope, because their hope in Christ is the basis of their rejoicing. In affliction believers are to be patient, “being steadfast, having endurance.” Also Christians should continue in prayer to God for wisdom, guidance, and strength. Being faithful, should be rendered “persisting in” or “devoted to.” 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work. 2 Thessalonians 2:16–17
Trusting in the world will eventually make you feel hopeless and full of despair. Why? Because the world can only make promises to entice you, but it has no power to fulfill all its dazzling promotions. However, with Jesus, every promise has a 100% fulfillment record. Because of His death, burial, and resurrection, we can be absolutely certain that “all the promises of God are YES in Christ Jesus!” Pray and rejoice in this hope today. He is Faithful and True. He is with you in the most difficult circumstances.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
Every reason to rejoice is found in Jesus.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice. Psalm 55:17
Dear Father, may my voice be lifted up throughout each day to express my love and complete trust in Your Lordship over my life. In Jesus Name, Amen.
1. Witmer, J. A. (1985). Romans. In J. F. Walvoord & R. B. Zuck (Eds.), The Bible Knowledge Commentary.
