A glimpse of thought
Faith
Hebrews 11:1
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen"
Dear brethren,
In the above-mentioned verse, we have seen a definition of faith. Given below are the 5 steps that enable us to reach the point where unwavering faith is pronounced.
1. Do not feel weary in faith.
2. Do not be suspicious with unfaithfulness.
3. Be strengthened in faith.
4. Have a firm belief that God is able.
5. Give glory to God.
In addition to this, we can observe Romans 4:19. Here we can see Abraham as a role model for faith. He practised these 5 steps in his life.
1. Romans 4:19 -- " And not Being Weak in faith he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about 100 years old), and the deadness of Sarah's womb". The Meaning of the phrase 'did not consider' has a vast depth. Even though he knew the incapabilities of both of their bodies he was not fed up with faith. ( In modern terminology, we could say they are physically unable and their situation is something impossible to cure with modern medical science). In such a hard environment, Abraham relied on God's promises and possessed a vehement faith more than anything.
2. Romans 4:20 -- " He didn't waver at the promise of God through unbelief". Abraham did not waver in his faith by doubting whether the promise given by God would be a reality.
3. Romans 4:21 -- " And being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform". Abraham assured himself that God was able. No matter what are the weaknesses of him and his wife, the eternal God is able and strong to fulfil his promise. This is the faith that centred on Abraham.
4. Romans 4:20 -- "strengthened in faith".
Abraham was able to be strengthened in faith because he wasn't dubious about the works of God.
5. Romans 4:20 -- " Giving glory to God".
Just because he was not fed up with faith he was made strong enough to give glory to God.
Philippians 4:6 -- "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with Thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God". Here Paul also exhorts the importance of thanksgiving to God.
I Thessalonians 5:17,18 -- "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing". In this verse also, we can observe the significance of giving thanks to God through Paul. It is impossible to pray properly without the possession of faith. It's better not to pray if we don't have faith in ourselves that, the one whom we are praying is not able to fulfil our needs. As we all are living in this world, every one of us is occupied with many needs and desires. While we are praying, do we have faith that our God is sufficient to provide our supplications? Are we fed up with our faith when we realise that God is not working on our needs yet? Are we suspicious of God? Are we assuring ourselves that, even though there comes a delay in the fulfilment of the matter of our prayer God Is still able to answer at the right time? Do we have a firm faith that God is still working on our matters? If so, are we able to give thanks to God by that assurance?
We should be made able to utter 'Oh Lord, thank you for your unending work on my affairs'. It is in such situations we can look upon our father in faith, Abraham. No matter what our needs are! Do we think that our matters are impossible according to the perceptions of humans, the upcoming situations, the decorums of the world and modern medical science? Dear beloved, if you are affected with such doubts kindly practice the above-mentioned 5 steps in your life. The life of Abraham challenges us to believe that it is possible.
May the Lord Almighty enable us to walk in faith and to triumph amid any turbulent situation. There exists nothing impossible for our God. We can proceed a life by making Abraham our role model in faith. This is what the creator desires from His creations. May God give us His strength.
The name of the Almighty be glorified.
Amen.
Written by - Sis Reny saji Muscat
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Translation by
Sis Acsah Nelson
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