Do You Really Believe God?
[Abraham] did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God.
Romans 4:20
Professing to believe what God has said is much easier than really trusting Him. For instance, many people who affirm that “God shall supply all your need according to His riches” (Phil 4:19) become filled with anxiety when financial troubles come their way.
The Bible also says that if we give sacrificially with the proper motives, God will reward us (Mat 6:3-4). Many say they believe that principle as well, but they find it difficult to put into practice. Many Christians also fear death, even though God has said He will provide us with the grace we need to face it and will take us to heaven afterward.
Believing God means we acknowledge His glory, which is the sum of all His attributes and the fullness of all His majesty. If He is who He says He is, then He is to be believed. You will grow spiritually when you say to God, “If Your Word says it, I will believe it; if Your Word promises it, I will claim it; and if Your Word commands it, I will obey it.”
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 60). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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Romans 4:20
Professing to believe what God has said is much easier than really trusting Him. For instance, many people who affirm that “God shall supply all your need according to His riches” (Phil 4:19) become filled with anxiety when financial troubles come their way.
The Bible also says that if we give sacrificially with the proper motives, God will reward us (Mat 6:3-4). Many say they believe that principle as well, but they find it difficult to put into practice. Many Christians also fear death, even though God has said He will provide us with the grace we need to face it and will take us to heaven afterward.
Believing God means we acknowledge His glory, which is the sum of all His attributes and the fullness of all His majesty. If He is who He says He is, then He is to be believed. You will grow spiritually when you say to God, “If Your Word says it, I will believe it; if Your Word promises it, I will claim it; and if Your Word commands it, I will obey it.”
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 60). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
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