Read Genesis 6:22
Many
people equate faith with wishful thinking, but it is much more concrete than
that. Faith is believing what God has said, not merely hoping for something. It
is rooted and grounded in God’s purposes and promises. God told Noah to build
an ark and save his family and the animals from the coming deluge. Noah had
never seen an ark, but he believed God and was obedient to what God said. He
took God at his word and acted accordingly. That’s faith.
IT HAS A GREAT REWARD
TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Do
not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward”
(Hebrews
10:35, NASB)
TODAY’S WORD
Have
you been praying and believing for something that seems like it’s taking a lot
longer than you anticipated? Many times, people can miss God’s best simply
because they give up before they see their “due season” come. Don’t let that be
you! Be encouraged today; your answer is closer than you think! If it seems
like things are getting more difficult, remember, when the intensity heats up,
that means you are closer to your victory. It always seems darkest just before
the dawn arrives.
Remember,
you serve a faithful God, and He’s working behind the scenes on your behalf.
Don’t cast away your confidence today because your reward is coming. Just like
a new mother forgets about her labor pain when she is finally holding her
newborn, you’ll forget about your struggle when you are holding on to your
promise.
While
you are waiting, keep an attitude of faith and expectancy. Wake up every
morning and say out loud, “I’ve come too far to give up now. My due season is
coming. I will reap my harvest.” Stay in faith and look for His hand of
blessing because He has promised you victory, and your reward is coming!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father
in heaven, today I stand believing that You are working behind the scenes on my
behalf. Give me Your strength to continue believing until I see Your promises
fulfilled in my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.
—
Joel & Victoria Osteen
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