And 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. Hebrews 11:6
The way of Holiness is faith. For those that did not touch the nail scars in His hands, you and I, faith is the only connection we have to the hope of resurrection. Hope is not futile, neither is it passive. The writer of Hebrews reminds us that it is in earnestly seeking God, faith in action, that we find Him and the peace that comes with His fellowship.
This scripture is part of a passage known as the Faith Chapter. The words, “Certain of what we do not see,” from verse 1, reminds us that it is not in the present, tangible world, but in the things unknown, yet known, our faith lives and grows. What a glorious present and future! Living in correct relationship with the Redeemer, Savior, and His Creation are what pleases God.
Total reliance, come what may, is faith. God is able and willing.
Happy Saturday,
Gretchen