The Nature Of Living By Faith
Come on admit it, to our human outlook on life walking by faith is an ‘upside down, back to front’ way of thinking and living. For example, die in order to live, give a portion of your earnings to God and you will have enough, walk by faith and not by sight, and, the one we examined yesterday, do less in order to do more (or activity does not equal productivity). Where does God come up with these approaches to life?
But please remember that the very nature of living by faith is to move us out of the driver’s seat and to allow God that position. The reason why it is so hard for us to live by faith is that it neutralizes our ability to be in control. So, please take a moment today and do what does not come naturally or comfortably in order to allow God to work in your life. Go on, pray before you start your day even though you have a lot to do. Tell that certain person about Jesus even though he or she may talk about you. Sit with that person at lunch even though you can’t forget how they treated you wrong not that long ago. I am sure the Holy Spirit can show you a few other ‘upside down, back to front’ actions you can take in order to let Him work through your life today.
“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.”
Galatians 6:7