Thursday, August 03, 2006

Faith is for Today

Faith happens NOW


Today's Scripture


"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." (Hebrews 11:1)


Today's Word from Joel and Victoria


Are you "playing it safe" in life and avoiding uncertainties? Did
you know that in order to experience God's supernatural power and favor
in your life, you have to be willing to take risks?



The Bible says in Hebrews, "Now faith is..." In other words, faith is
always in the now. God is saying, now is the time to get out of the
boat. Now is the time to stretch your faith. Now is the time to do
whatever it is that God is telling you. You may feel uncomfortable at
first. Choosing God's way, instead of your own, will stretch your faith
and cause it to grow. In the same way a muscle grows when you work it,
your faith grows when you work it. You may not necessarily like how it
feels at first, but that is a sign that you're growing. God is taking
you to a higher level and if you'll continue exercising your faith,
you'll grow stronger and stronger.



If you're in a comfort zone today, we encourage you to step out of your
"safe zone" and step into your "faith zone." Be bold, rise up, and be
obedient to the voice of the Lord. As you do, you'll discover new
strength and freedom like you've never experienced before, and you will
discover the champion in you!


A Prayer for Today

God, I will listen to that voice inside me that tells me the risks
that You want me to take and find the courage to step into the faith
zone. Great things await me if I put my trust in You and really unleash
my faith. In Jesus' name, Amen.


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