But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Hebrews 11:6
Jesus “marveled” twice when it came to faith. The first was when a Roman soldier said that a simple word from Jesus could heal the soldier’s servant. Jesus “marveled” at this, saying, “I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!” (Luke 7:9) The second was when Jesus found little faith in Nazareth: “And He marveled because of their unbelief” (Mark 6:6).
Hebrews 11:6 says that faith is required to please God—faith in His existence and His rewarding of faith. Seeking God diligently is not easy—Solomon compared it to digging for hidden treasure (Proverbs 2:1-5). And Jesus said it begins with our will: “If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know…whether [My teaching] is from God or whether I speak on My own authority” (John 7:17). Building faith begins with our desire to know God, which leads to seeking Him and results in trusting Him.
God rewards the faith of those who seek Him; Jesus’ ministry of healing and compassion is evidence of that. Seek Him today, knowing your faith pleases Him.
Nothing but faith can comprehend the truth.
There are two sides to faith. One is completely opposite of the other. One is faithful and one is faithless. Walking by faith, waiting by faith, understanding by faith, looking forward by faith, relying by faith, trusting by faith, following by faith, obeying by faith, praying by faith, forgiven by faith, soft hearts and minds to things of God by faith, Kind by faith, humble by faith, patient by faith, joyful by faith, rejoicing by faith, hopeful by faith, generous by faith, etc….. are all on one side.
On the other side: self-reliance, self-worth, denying God, unbelief, disobedience, following cultural norms, deaf and blind to things of God, trust in self or anything other than God, unforgiven, prideful, boastful, greed, seeking worldly pleasures, no concern for eternal life, denying God’s coming judgment, …….etc
Our faith will continue to grow as we continue in His Word and seek His presence and leading.
