FAITH PLEASES GOD

But without faith
it is impossible to please Him,
for he who comes to God must believe that He is,
and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6

Your relationship with God is largely determined by your faith. Your faith pleases God. When you come to Him, you must believe that He exists and that He is exactly who He has revealed Himself to be in Scriptures. You must also believe that He will respond to you when you earnestly seek Him.

What faith is not:

It can be tempting to substitute religious activity for faith in God. Faith in God is not the good works you perform, not the words you speak, not the sacrifices you make for His sake; none of these mean anything unless you have faith in Him. Furthermore, you may say, “I love God, but I just have difficulty trusting Him.” You cannot struggle at the core of your relationship with God and still enjoy a vibrant fellowship with Him.

What faith is:

Hebrews 11:1 literally spells it out: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” For example, faith does not eliminate problems. Instead, faith keeps you in a trusting relationship with God in the midst of your problems. Faith has to do with your relationship with God, not your circumstances. Consequently, nothing is more secure or certain than that which you entrust to God.

As you pray today, take this time to really focus on your faith. As you go through your daily routine, ask God to remind you that faith pleases Him, and then make a conscious effort to let go and let God. Amen!

Source:
“Experiencing God Day-By-Day; The Devotional and Journal”, by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby ©1997. Entry March 3.

Additional Reading:
A Loyal Heart
A Little Faith