Faith is the budget, blessings are the returns

Hebrews 11:1~2 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.

♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #542 ’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (#340 in previous version)

A child of God must hold on to the covenant and choose faith even when he has nothing. Many people look at their environment and abilities before starting anything and worry and grow anxious. If faith is the budget, then blessings are faith’s returns. This means that anything that begins with faith is guaranteed to receive God’s blessings. The individuals of faith in Hebrews 11 went “all in” into faith despite any circumstances they were in, and they became the witnesses of great answers that the world could not comprehend. What kind of budget of faith and returns of blessings are you preparing for?

1. Great faith and great answers

The faith of the heroes of faith was not just a simple faith. They were the ones who saw the actuality and evidence of faith that are unseen to the eyes. And the basis of the faith they possessed was the Word. God is someone who absolutely fulfills His Word, and when we hold on to His Word in faith, we will taste realistic answers. Therefore, if we have the great faith to hold on to the Word and pray even when big problems come, we will taste answers that are even greater than the problems.

2. Great devotion and great fruit

Great faith, of course, brings great devotion. When you make the resolution for great devotion, you must first lay down your conflicts. The worries, anxieties, and fears inside your thoughts are useless things that hinder your faith. You must deeply imprint the fact that you are a child of God and a person of blessings who can never perish, and restore the covenant God has given to you. Then, you can resolve to give the greatest devotion that is aligned with God’s plan with a heart of thanksgiving and joy. As a result, you will rightfully bear great fruits that will save the age.

3. My faith is the budget, blessings are the returns

God absolutely opens an important path of blessings according to our faith. Abraham made the resolution of faith and left his country, his people and his father''s household. People said it was a foolish choice, but God opened the door of great answers. We must not be deceived. Preparing our faith is sufficient. We must vigorously run the race of faith to find the treasures that God has hidden. God is waiting for you with the trophy of victory.

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Think about how much of your day is being planned with faith. If you are in the midst of a great hardship, anticipate the great answer that is prepared for you and pray.

Business & Industry Missions Message / 2013.6.15