By Faith, Friday, July 23, 2010

Reading: Habakkuk 2:4, Behold, as for the proud one, His soul is not right within him; But the righteous will live by his faith.

Habakkuk is a small book tucked near the end of the Old Testament. There are three main factors about faith that are important to every Christian.

1. Faith gives us a special way of seeing the present and the future. We are able to believe in the potential and possibilities of others rather than see them remain the way they are for the rest of their lives.

2. Faith enables us to endure under difficult circumstances. When you live by faith you become transcendent. You’re able to go beyond the limits, to step over the obstacles and to handle situations which seem to be totally overwhelming. Habakkuk 3:17-19 says, “17Though the fig tree should not blossom And there be no fruit on the vines, Though the yield of the olive should fail And the fields produce no food, Though the flock should be cut off from the fold And there be no cattle in the stalls, 18Yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. 19The Lord GOD is my strength, And He has made my feet like hinds' feet, And makes me walk on my high places. For the choir director, on my stringed instruments. What an example of faith. The prophet’s situation seems overwhelming. But, look at his attitude! What would happen in your marriage if you responded to your problems this way? Maybe we could read Habakkuk 3:18 out loud every day.

3. Faith pleases our God. It’s His plan that we would learn to live in total trust of Him no matter what the circumstances. Risky? Yes… but, living with purpose is worth the risk.

Are there areas in your life that you are struggling letting go and putting your complete faith and trust in God and what He can accomplish in your life, if so, what are they?


How can you let go of those things today?

REVIEW

Were you able to let go of those things that you were holding onto, not wanting to surrender to God, due to a lack of faith?


What impact did that make in your life and decisions today?