December 13, 2016: SOAP #2567:  Philemon; Hebrews 9-11

Scripture:  Hebrews (NIV) 11:13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth.

Observation:   It is good to live by faith.  It is necessary to live by faith.  It is impossible to live without faith.  When I eat in a restaurant, I have faith that people I cannot see are preparing my food in a safe, tasty manner.   When the food is brought to my table, I eat it without asking any questions.  When I drive, I drive in faith that the vehicle approaching me will stay on their side of the road.
Living by faith is a major Bible doctrine:
Romans 1:17 “The righteous will live by faith.”
2Corinthians 5:7 We live by faith, not by sight.
Galatians 2:20 The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
Galatians 3:11 “The righteous will live by faith.” Hebrews 10:38 But my righteous one will live by faith.
Living by faith is making life decisions based on truth that we cannot prove.  We are convinced that God exists and He speaks.  His word is the basis for all we are, all we say, and all we do.

Application:   I want it said that I was living by faith when I died!!!

Prayer:    Holy Spirit, continue to teach me Your Word so that my faith may continue to grow stronger.  Amen

Pastor Leon
Making friends for time and eternity!