NOW Faith !
“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.”
I John 5:4 NKJV
Spend time reading the gospels and you’ll notice a running theme between Jesus and the disciples. Over and over Jesus reminds them and sometimes rebukes them for their lack of faith.
“But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.”
Matthew 8:26 NKJV
Even after all they witnessed while following Jesus they still had a faith problem.
Jesus even told them even a little faith is enough to do great things.
“So the Lord said, “If you have faith as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be pulled up by the roots and be planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.”
Luke 17:6 NKJV
You might be saying “okay, so how do I get more faith”? Jesus answered that question too.
“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
Romans 10:17 NKJV
“Yeah, faith in who exactly”?
“So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God.”
Mark 11:22 NKJV
“When do I have to have faith and what is faith exactly”?
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Hebrews 11:1 NKJV
Now. That’s the answer. Right NOW! Jesus wants us to have NOW FAITH!
Faith should be the anchor of our daily walk as a believer. Trusting God and having faith in Him go hand in hand.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV
God has a reputation of consistency that cannot be denied. We cannot walk through life without trusting that God will do what he promises to do. HE ALWAYS DOES.
My wife’s uncle is a bit of a procrastinator. One day Wendy’s aunt was giving him a hard time about putting things off and her uncle said “Okay, from now on I’ll be a Now Man”. “No more waiting I’ll do things Now”.
That’s what God is looking for from all of us, to be NOW people with NOW FAITH and NOW TRUST in Him in all situations.
Even when we can’t see God working and the results may feel delayed by our standards, God IS always working in the background. HE IS A NOW GOD!
“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV
“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.”
Jude 1:24-25 NKJV
Faith is the anchor that holds.
“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.”
James 1:6 NKJV
Faith casts out fear and doubt.
“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.”
I Corinthians 16:13 NKJV
Faith and trust in God is what God wants from us.
“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 NKJV
Faith is our shield the protects.
“above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.”
Ephesians 6:16 NKJV
Today be a NOW man (or woman), exercise your NOW FAITH knowing we serve the NOW GOD! Remember:
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
II Corinthians 5:7 NKJV
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.
In Jesus Name - Amen
Pastor Doug
