The Faith to Hold Out
Hebrews 12:1-3
Sometimes our life seems like a long, dark tunnel. Perhaps we are unable to discover a solution for a problem, or we cannot find relief from pain. Regardless of the direction we turn, we find no hope for anything better than our present circumstances.
Thankfully, we serve a God who feels our pain and knows our limitations first-hand.
Jesus Christ walked through the valley of the shadow of death and cried out, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"(Mark 15:34). This means that when our faith is stretched to the breaking point, our strength is exhausted, and our dreams are broken like shattered glass, Jesus understands. And He asks us to hold out when everything in us screams to give up.
Giving up means abandoning God's help for our own puny strength. We try to manipulate a situation or simply avoid pain. In essence, we're choosing to believe that Satan in his worldly power is stronger than Christ within us - which is the exact opposite of what the Bible says is true. (1 John 4:4) Of course, the Devil is not more powerful, but we let him win a battle if we give up on the assurance that God will see us through difficulty. When we have that attitude, we miss the Father's blessing and limit our usefulness in His kingdom.
Even when we cannot detect His involvement, God is working every moment on our problem. But we must trust His perfect timing for revealing the answer. Your Father knows your hurt, and He will bring you through that dark tunnel. Do not give up before reaching His blessing.
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2006-10-22 17:01:52
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answered by Anonymous
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Faith somehow boils down to love.
Have some faith in God = Have some love for God.
God is love.
No point doing great things without love. For whoever does not love does not know God and God does not live in him.
Now, take God away from us. What can we do then? We can do nothing. It is said that without God, we can do nothing.
So, that's why it is important to have faith in God. It is important to have love for God so that God lives in us and everything will be beautiful and God. Just like the first creation when God said "It is good".
2006-10-21 10:58:20
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answered by frankenstein3000 3
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umm... what is going to support you reside longer right here and now not someplace you do not quite realize might be there? Being a well individual will upgrade the first-class of lifestyles for each the Christian and or else non-Christian. Having religion in a god will also be a different tale. Having religion that mentioned god will forgive you- it doesn't matter what you do- will also be now not so well for many who do like their "Earthly Lives" if the proposal is taken improper... now not well whilst that individual believes that killing for mentioned god is a directly price ticket to the desireable afterlife with promise of well matters vs. unhealthy terrible worrying matters in which humans are violently tortured and burned for all eternity... appears like a scare tactic to me. I believe- in a few circumstances... dare I say MANY circumstances, having religion in a god might be a BAD factor.
2016-08-31 23:40:49
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answered by ? 4
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Unconditional love is an awesome thing. Knowing that He is with you at all times gives me confidence and security. I know that with the Lord, I can do anything. I know that if life challenges me, God will guide me and make me grow. It makes me a man of integrity to the world.
2006-10-19 14:38:21
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answered by The Count 4
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And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. -Hebrews 11:6
Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven." -Matthew 9:2
Jesus turned and saw her. "Take heart, daughter," he said, "your faith has healed you." And the woman was healed from that moment. -Matthew 9:22
2006-10-19 14:42:18
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answered by Anonymous
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IS NOT ABOUT GOD BUT IN THE HUMAN NEED TO BELIEVE THAT THERE IS SOMETHING BIGGER THAN THEM, SCIENTISTS BELIEVE IN THEIR THEORIES AND RELIGION BELIEVES IN THEIR HOLY BOOKS, SO NO IS NOT IMPORTANT UNLESS YOU CHANGE TO THAT FAITH, PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS TRY TO GUIDE YOU IN THEIR BELIEVES i SAY BELIEVE FOR YOURSELF!!!
2006-10-19 14:49:44
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answered by woodtigerdp 3
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It's for weak, ignorant and superstitious peoople.
2006-10-19 14:31:44
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answered by Anonymous
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