Hebrews 11:1
The basis of faith in the Christian life removes all control of our eternal destiny.
To live by faith is to live out of control.
To live by faith is to surrender.
To live by faith is to die.
When you live by what you do, you have control. You can choose to make a good decision or a bad one, do a kind thing or a mean one. You can be fairly certain what the result of your choices will be.
Yet we know that we can't control our eternal destiny, anyway. We know that our good works are as filthy rags before Holy God. We know that we are chasing after the wind.
Our faith is what saves us.
But no, God's grace is what saves us.
Because faith is a doorway. Faith opens the door to let in the grace of God.
And faith recognizes that our whole life is in His hands. From beginning to end.
There's nothing we can do but surrender.
Faith is out of control.
And here's the thing: it is only by God's grace that we can have faith to understand God's grace that gives us grace to have faith to comprehend the grace of God.
I will walk by faith.
Thank you, Jesus.
I am completely dependent on You.
I am completely dependent on You.
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God...
Ephesians 2:8
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hello! I'm Faith. I'm a verbal processor who wants to love the Lord and love people with all my heart, soul, mind and strength. I write to think and think to write. I don't drink coffee. I am a dogless dog lover. I enjoy hosting large parties in my home, and I enjoy being alone. Join me in looking to Him and pursuing A Radiant Face.
This is so true TY for sharing your perspectives on faith! Awesome job..Such an encouragement ☺️
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lina! Glad it was encouraging.
DeleteAmen! Isn't it amazing that it's by the power of God's grace that we can even understand grace? When we have faith we have to let go of control and trust in Him. Great post!
ReplyDeleteIt's all Him!
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