What is Faith?

Scripture Reference:
Hebrews 11:6  “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him."

The word of God says that anyone who desires to come close to God must first believe that He exists. If someone, whom you are not in good terms with, gives you a gift, what would your reaction be? You would probably ask yourself many questions because of the lack of trust existent between you. 

Your relationship with God is also similar. You must have faith in Him. When you are praying, singing, you should do it in faith. You should see Christ seated on His throne. This is because when you believe the one you are praising, it brings you to forget all the circumstances and trials that you may be going through. Jesus Christ becomes the solution to all your problems. Your Faith and attitude in the one you are praising is what will make all problems, sicknesses and diseases lose power in your life.

The enemy of faith is fear. When Peter saw Jesus Christ walking on the water, He said: “Lord, if it’s you tell me to come to you on the water.” (Matthew 14:28). The answer Jesus gave Him is the same He is giving to you today. He said: "Come". 

Always remember that the waves are not greater than the one who made the sea. God existed before your problems.

For three days,  Abraham walked with his son, filled with sadness and grief wondering how he was going to sacrifice him to the Lord.  He must probably have thought: "After all these years that I waited to have a child, now I am the one who is going to kill him". But what He did not know is that the answer was already prepared for him. There was a lamb that God had set aside, to be the answer to his problem.

Another factor that fights our faith is doubt. Martha, the sister of Lazarus, told Jesus “if you had been here, my brother would not have died." (John 11:21). Although Jesus talked to her about her brother rising, she was still limited in her understanding that He was able to do it immediately. 

Jesus said to her : "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25)

He is also asking you the same question today. Stop doubting. He is never too late. The sisters of Lazarus thought Jesus was late and didn't know that He did that on purpose because He knew that He could resurrect even the dead or what is dead to life. If God has not done it yet for you, it is because He wants your testimony to speak for itself. Stop saying that it is dead, that it can't be repaired. He allowed it for a reason. He knew about it before it happened. Problems can hurt you but they have no power to kill you. He wants you to have a testimony that will speak for itself.

Be encouraged, Let go of your fear, doubts and believe in the Christ that you have received. 

Have Faith in God!

Sermon preached by Pastor Christophe