Hebrews 11:1,6,30 (NKJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen… 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…. By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. What truly gives substance to our faith is not what we can see because we don’t need faith once we have seen it, but it is the Word spoken to us.
- Faith is built on God’s Word and His character.
- Faith is built on God’s perfect love for us.
- Faith is established on the covenant relationship that we have with God. Faith believes that our covenant partner will face this gigantic challenge before us just as He faced Goliath with David. Faith concentrates on what God can do to deliver us just as He delivered the Israelites.
- Faith speaks to the mountain.
- Faith believes that God’s angels watch over us continuously and surround us.
- Faith believes that nothing is impossible with God.
- Faith knows that God is the Lord of all flesh, and nothing is too difficult for Him.
- Faith is built on the conviction that He will never leave or forsake us. Faith believes that He has built a hedge around us.
- Faith in God allows us to experience His peace and joy despite our circumstances.
- Faith stays with us in our hearts, and it will continue to grow if we feed it with the Word of God.
Joshua 23:14 (NKJV) “Behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth. And you know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one thing has failed of all the good things which the Lord your God spoke concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one word of them has failed.
These words form Joshua’s testimony of God being faithful to His promises to Israel: “Not one word of them has failed”. God honours His Word because He and His Word are One. It will come to pass even if it takes time.
If we want to have the spirit of faith, we need to know God and follow him wholeheartedly. Walking with God is living a supernatural life, the consecrated life, and carrying out great exploits for Him. God gets the glory when things are done His way and according to His plan. If we want the company or a complex marriage relationship to turn around, or a church to thrive, the necessary element is the spirit of faith.
Sermon Series: Having a Different Spirit
你有信心吗？
希伯来书11：1、6、30信就是所望之事的实底，是未见之事的确据。人非有信，就不能得 神的喜悦； 因为到 神面前来的人，必须信有 神，且信他赏赐那寻求他的人。以色列人因着信， 围绕耶利哥城七日，城墙就倒塌了。
信就是所望之事的实底，是未见之事的确据。真正赋予我们信心本质的不是我们所能看到的—因为一旦我们看见了就不需要信心了，而是 神对我们说的话语。
- 信心建立在神的话语和祂的品格之上。
- 信心建立在神对我们完美的爱之上。
- 信心建立在我们与神之间的盟约关系之上。信心相信我们的盟约伙伴会像祂与大卫一同面对歌利亚那样，面对我们面前的巨大挑战。信心专注于神能做什么来拯救我们，正如祂救赎以色列人那样。
- 信心是可以对着无法摇动的山，对着那些看似不可能的事情说话。
- 信心相信神的天使们一直都守护并且围绕在我们周围。
- 信心相信在神没有难成之事。
- 信仰知道上帝是万物之主，对他来说没有什么是太难的。
- 信心建立在祂永远不会离开我们，也不会抛弃我们的信念之上。信心相信祂已经为我们筑好了围篱。
- 对上帝的信心让我们无论身处何等环境，都能体验到祂的平安与喜乐。
- 信心在我们心中，与我们同在，如果我们用神的话语喂养它，它就会不断茁壮成长。
约书亚23：14 “我现在要走世人必走的路，你们是一心一意地知道，耶和华-你们神所应许赐福与你们的话没有一句落空，都应验在你们身上了。
这些话构成了约书亚的见证，就是神信实地遵守了祂对以色列人的应许：“没有一句话落空。”神尊荣祂的话语，因为祂与祂的话语是一体的。即便需要时间，却会终将实现。
如果我们想要有信心的灵，我们就需要认识神，全心全意地跟随神。与神同行意味着过一种超自然的生活，就是那成圣的生命，为神施行伟大的事迹。当事情按照神的方法和他的计划进行，神就得荣耀。如果我们想让公司或一段复杂的婚姻关系发生转变，或者想让一个教会兴旺起来，那么必要的元素就是信心的灵。
讲章系列：有一个与众不同的灵
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