FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 10:18: But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: “Their sound has gone out to all the earth, And their words to the ends of the world.”
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
Someone might have argued with Paul: “But how do you know that Israel really heard?” His reply would have been Psalm 19:4, a psalm that emphasizes the revelation of God in the world. God reveals Himself in creation (Ps. 19:1–6) and in His Word (Ps. 19:7–11). The “Book of Nature” and the “Book of Revelation” go together and proclaim the glory of God. Israel had the benefit of both books, they saw God at work in nature and they received God’s written Word. Israel heard, but they would not heed. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
He has remembered His mercy and His faithfulness to the house of Israel; All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Psalm 98:3
Think of all that the Lord has shown you. His daily creation. A new sunrise and a spectacular sunset. Think of all the Lord has shared with you. His living word filled with daily promises waiting to be fulfilled in your life. Will you take time now to thank Him as your Creator, Savior, and Lord? Will you find one promise to receive and believe today? (How about looking up Isaiah 54:10 right now.)
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
He will fulfill every promise He has ever made to you.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
He says, ‘It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob, And to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”Isaiah 49:6
Dear Father, please use me as a light in this dark world…in Jesus Name. Amen.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 1, p. 549). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
