How can we develop faith?
The Bible tells us how we can develop our faith. Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. When God and His presence in our lives becomes a greater and greater reality then faith has the opportunity to develop. Romans 12:3 God has dealt to each one a…
The difference that faith makes (Part 2 of 2)
FAITH LEADS TO OBEDIENCE When there is faith in our hearts towards God we want to obey God even more. Faith encourages obedience. Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. In…
The difference that faith makes (Part 1 of 2)
FAITH ENCOURAGES US TO BRING OUR BEST TO GOD Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man. When there is faith in our hearts we want to bring the best we have to offer to God, to Him. We don’t want…
Faith makes you different
Faith transforms us from just another individual into something different. When we add the essential ingredient of faith into our lives we are changed. Many of the great men and women in the Bible are distinctive because of the aspect of faith in their lives. It set them apart and it will set you and me apart…
Pleasing God
Faith is something that pleases God. God finds faith in humans something that makes Him happy. In other words God is looking for faith in our lives and when He sees it, it moves Him. Hebrews 11:6 You can never please God without faith, without depending on Him. Anyone who wants to come to God must believe…
Ultimately God gave victory
It was a resounding victory. Exodus 17:13 As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle. (NLT) It was an overwhelming victory. They floored the enemy, they devastated the enemy, they crushed the enemy, they overpowered and swamped the enemy and they overthrew the enemy. It was not a hollow victory. Victory came at length, but…
Stay dependent on God
Lifted hands are a sign of surrender and dependence: ‘And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed.’ Living in a state of humble dependence on God is a key to overcoming. Living with an attitude of surrender, opens the doors to success and victory. When we drop our guard, the enemy…
Find those who will hold your hands up
Exodus 17:12 Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. Who we surround ourselves with is so vital. It…
Expect the unexpected
So the battle is raging between these two nations, Israel and Amalek. Unbeknown to them God was doing something, but perhaps initially they did not see it. But as the battle went on they discovered that when they looked and saw Moses, if his hands were up, they would have the upper hand. But if his…
Trust God to give you a strategy
God never abandons us, but He wants to give us a strategy in the battles we face. Exodus 17:9-10 Moses said to Joshua, “Choose men for us and go out, fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will station myself on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.” Joshua did as…