Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) “… without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Take a hard look at the three words in bold italics. They are strong words.
IMPOSSIBLE is defined as being “incapable of occurring” or “not capable of being accomplished”.
BELIEVE is defined as “to accept as true or real” or “to have faith, confidence or trust”.
EARNESTLY is defined as “showing deep sincerity or seriousness” or to be “determined”.
According to the writer of Hebrews, you cannot please God without faith. Now scripture says that it you have faith the size of a mustard seed (which was the tiniest seed in the known world at that time) you could move mountains. That means we are not speaking of a huge amount of faith when it comes to pleasing Almighty God. Having faith is defined in this verse as accepting as true the existence of the unseen God. We must also understand that we will be rewarded by this unseen God if we seriously seek Him with deep abiding determination.
The whole idea about serving God is wrapped up in the modicum of faith that we may have. A tiny amount is all that is needed. It is just like the fact that only one drop of blood from Christ is needed to save a sin sick soul. The result is that we serve God. There are many ways to be of service to our Lord. That is for you to find out. He wants to use us all and finding out how is only a prayer away. Obedience comes next when you realize what gifts He has given you and where He may want to use those gifts. Being compliant is critical to being used. A submissive spirit breeds healthy results.
Knowing that nothing is impossible in the economy of God should encourage us that pleasing Him is truly NOT impossible if we will simply yield to His Holy Spirit and submit to His will for us. “Simply”; as if it were that easy, right? The enemy of our soul wants us to fail miserably. He lurks around every corner (figuratively speaking) waiting for an opportunity to trip you up in your quest to serve God. Understand this, unless you give the devil a foothold, he can do nothing to you that God doesn’t allow. Why would God allow the devil to have his way with you? There are a variety of reasons why, but know this, any reason would involve your growing in faith and ultimately being blessed at the end of it. God is your Heavenly Father; He loves you without conditions. Accept that truth and be free to please Him.
WALK WITH THE KING TODAY AND BE A BLESSING!!
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