But without faith it is impossible to [walk with God and] please Him, for whoever comes [near] to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He rewards those who [earnestly and diligently] seek Him. – Hebrews 11:6 (AMP)
Abraham, Moses, Noah, Gideon, and David all lived by faith. Faith is the ability to trust, rely on, and obey God—even when we don’t fully comprehend the situation. It is believing in God and His promises. Believing and accepting as true things that we cannot yet touch, feel, or see. A sincere belief in God’s existence is necessary for anyone who wishes to please Him and grow closer to Him.
Verse 11:1 describes the faith.
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. – Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)
We must also believe in God’s character, that He is loving, merciful, good, and eager to reward all who seek Him. Faith allows us to grow closer to Him, trust Him, and realize that God is our refuge, strength, and salvation.
The Christian life starts with faith and continues through faith until the end. We are called “believers” because we put our confidence, trust, and faith in God, and God rewards those who diligently seek Him.
It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him. – Hebrews 11:6 (MSG)
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Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your remarkable love, mercy, and forgiveness. Strengthen our faith and help us to grow closer to You. Teach us to live by faith like David and Moses did. Like the trumpet-like flowers of the Clivia are gathered together and seem to glow in the light, let us gather together in Your name and glow with Your light. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen
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Garden Faith 