FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 11:15: For if their being cast away is the reconciling of the world, what will their acceptance be but life from the dead?
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
It is wonderful to anticipate the future. I think the greatest days are ahead of us. From man’s point of view, the future is dark. Man has gotten his world in a mess. I felt sorry for a businessman to whom I was talking. He told me that he was a businessman from Chicago—a vice–president of some concern. Obviously he had money, but, oh, how pessimistic he was about the future. Many thinking people are very pessimistic about the future of our civilization. But my God is on the throne, and He is going to straighten it out. The greatest days are yet in the future. Oh, the glorious future a child of God has. If I were not a dignified preacher, I would say Hallelujah! 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Romans 5:10
If we were at our worst when He reconciled us to Himself, how much more should we be serving Him with thanksgiving and in humility…all the days of our lives.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
He redeems the castaways, and they shall never be forsaken again.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years. Revelation 20:6
Dear Father, thank You for preparing such a glorious future for us, in Jesus Name. Amen.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43, p. 56). Nashville.
