Heard a wonderful message on Faith. I'm going to repeat some of the nuggets I took down on my small white notepad for you in hopes that it with strengthen your faith.
First I must say that Faith is the opposite of fear.
I wonder how Webster defines faith? Ask and you shall receive!
Main Entry: 1faith Pronunciation: 'fAthFunction: nounInflected Form(s): plural faiths /'fAths, sometimes 'fA[th]z/Etymology: Middle English feith, from Old French feid, foi, from Latin fides; akin to Latin fidere to trust -- more at BIDE1 a : allegiance to duty or a person : LOYALTY b (1) : fidelity to one's promises (2) : sincerity of intentions2 a (1) : belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b (1) : firm belief in something for which there is no proof (2) : complete trust3 : something that is believed especially with strong conviction; especially : a system of religious beliefs synonym see BELIEF- in faith : without doubt or question.
Now that we all know at least the defination of faith. Let's look at what Pastor Gool had to say from his telecast at More Than Conquerers Ministry in Charlotte. Should get you a link to that. I may have to get back to that shortly.
Faith is an action
Faith is based on God's Word
We speak it (what we need in faith) though it is not. Example God spoke and it was!
Faith can grow
Faith works by love
Faith can be seen
Faith is not double minded
Faith is actually a gift from God
Faith is released by the spoken word (That was a good one for me)
Faith works when all doubting, worry, and questioning ceases
Faith is pleasing to God
Faith is the opposite of fear
Faith sees the invisible
Faith is the guarantee of answered prayer
Faith is the shield of our Christian armour
Faithis my peace in the storm
There are several different kinds of faith mentioned in the Bible. That was interesting.
Strong
Little
Great
Unwaivering
Active
Which type of faith do you exhibit most?
Opposition and delay does not mean that it is the will of God not for you to have something.
Just think of Daniel and his friends. God heard him the first time he prayed, but there was a spiritual battle happening which caused a delay in his answer.
Delay does not mean no
Faith is always based on the Word of God and His promises