FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 9:14: What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not!
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
My friend, although we cannot intrude into the mysterious dealings of God, we can trust Him to act in justice. We cannot avoid the doctrine of election, nor can we reconcile God’s sovereign election with man’s free will. Both are true. Let’s keep in mind that this is His universe. He is sovereign. I am but a little creature on earth, and He could take away the breath from me in the next moment. Do I have the audacity to stand on my two feet, look Him in the face, and question what He does? That would be rebellion of the worst sort. I bow to my Creator and my Redeemer, knowing that whatever choice He makes is right. By the way, if you do not like what He does, perhaps you should move out of His universe and start one of your own so you can make your own rules. But as long as you live in God’s universe, you will have to play according to His rules. 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
To declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. Psalm 92:15
Will you express your confidence in Him right now? Will you allow Him to put an end to your worry and to your frustration? Will you acknowledge His leadership is your life? You can thank Him right now for His faithfulness…to always be there for you.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
The righteousness of God will always lead you to do the right thing.
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
And I heard another from the altar saying, “Even so, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments.” Revelation 16:7
Dear Father, thank you for giving me just the words I need to praise Your glorious name.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43, p. 31). Nashville.
