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Wednesday, December 9, 2015

What Is Faith?

SF, Stagecoach, NV
Dear Brothers & Sisters,

The Bibles definition of faith is:
Hebrews 11:1-3
1  “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for (desire of your heart), the conviction (belief) of things not seen2  For by it the men of old gained approval (for God is a joyful giver)3 By faith we understand (receive knowledge) that the worlds were prepared 
by the word of God,
so that what is seen was not made out of 
things which are visible (what the world provides).”

     Notice that the Word doesn’t say; today, tomorrow or yesterday, but right NOW you can start.  Yes, we can’t see it, but we can’t see air or our ministering spirits either, but both exist to help us live, or we would not survive.  In my walk with the Lord, I think maybe the scripture we should start with for a better understanding should be:
Proverbs 3:5-7
5  Trust in Jehovah (believe He’s able) with all thy heart, And lean not upon thine own understanding:(Don’t try to figure it out)  6  In all thy ways acknowledge him (Recognize what He gives you), And he will direct thy paths7  Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, (the only One we should fear!) and depart from evil8  (Why?) It will be health to thy navel, And marrow to thy bones9  Honor Jehovah with thy substance (give when He tells you to give), And with the first–fruits of all thine increase: (change your tithe and offering with the increase)  10  So shall thy barns be filled with plenty (more than what you need), And thy vats shall overflow with new wine (that’s non-alcoholic wine).

     If we start here, it explains more of what Faith is.  TRUST as children, like we trusted our parents to; feed, cloth, guide, and protect us.  That’s exactly what our Heavenly Daddy has promised.  The world has stopped trusting Him, but Daddy will reset the world one day, so He’s looking for individuals who will choose to share the restored world to rule and reign with Him.  Almost all government leaders have departed from our Daddy.  Not doing what the Word says; “Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from itProverbs 22:6, so we’ve had generations not being trained for various reasons.  Becoming dependent on the world, but there is still time to re-train ourselves now.
     We see or hear ideas from others, seeking our own ways, using our own brains.  Many have forgotten Daddy.  It’s like we’ve been drugged and left home, only to find ourselves on the streets begging for bread.  Yet it is Daddy’s will to outdo whatever your earthly parents can do.  As stated in Matthew 7:9-11.  9 "Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone10  "Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he?  "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!”
     NO, Daddy’s Will for ALL his children is stated in 3 John 1:2  Beloved (that’s YOU!), I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.  In this verse, what can stop you from prospering and being healthy?  Only if you are not in His Word, learning and growing.
     2016 is going to be very hard year on Daddy’s children, no matter where you live.  The twerp (satan) has already destroyed; prayer in schools, the right to life, peace in retirement and our economy shutting down, especially in America, which must happen.  Worry and fear has replaced our Joy, for the strength of the Lord is missing from many,  yet Daddy says they’ll be another world war #3 is coming soon and rather than let your mind turn to hatred, ask our Father to help you and your family, to LOVE those at war with you.  Keep in mind, it’s not the soldiers to hate, because they are just being used by the Twerp for his war.     Let our Lord’s 2nd Commandment guide your steps, Mark 12:31  "The second is this, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ There is no other commandment greater than these."  That means saved or unsaved.
     Along with many other Love scriptures and actions we’re to take, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, the Love Chapter, Luke 6:35-36   35 "But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He Himself is kind to ungrateful and evil men.  36  "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”  Also 1 Peter 4:8-10  8  Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins (including yours)9  Be hospitable to one another without complaint10  As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
     Remember, the sin of the world will be replaced with a New Garden of Eden, the plans are set.   Daddy will take care of you and me – Fear NOT, but TRUST in Him, He’ll never leave you or forsake you as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6.  As you TRUST Him, your FAITH will increase, because you’ll be walking on His narrow path, don’t make the Lord have a donkey tell you what to do Numbers 22:24-28.

Blessings to you and your family
The Lord’s Servant – Sandy



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