In Titus 2:2, we are not only supposed to be sound or developed in patience, but also in our faith. Faith AND patience work together the way faith AND love work together. Each force plays a unique role in our Christian lives. What happens sometimes, is that we substitute one for the other. For instance, Hebrews 11:1 says that faith is the substance of things hoped for. Hope without faith has no substance. People will sometimes say that they are “hoping and praying.” Religiously this sounds, but it has no substance. In that case, HOPE is being confused with FAITH. Without the substance of faith, that kind of praying will not produce results. In a critical situation of life, this could be very devastating. We need to have our thinking straightened out according to the Word of God, so we can use these forces properly and produce God’s perfect will in our lives.
WOW, what a wonderful group we had last night at intercessory prayer…thanks so much to all of you…we’re growing!
Yesterday’s trivia: Sisera, Judges 4:14-15.
Today’s trivia: What was the captain of half of the king’s chariots who killed Elah, the king of Judah? Hint: 1 Kings 16.
Keep inviting and bringing people…they need to hear the UNCOMPROMISED WORD OF GOD..YOU ARE WELL ABLE!
PD & Kathy