July 14, 2010 Language of Faith
Today’s Bible Reading: Isaiah 19; Isaiah 20; Isaiah 21; Hebrews 11 (The Message)
Scripture Focus:
Isaiah 19:18 On that Day, more than one city in Egypt will learn to speak the language of faith and promise to follow God-of-the-Angel-Armies.
Hebrews 11:6 It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him.
Observation:
It’s impossible to please God without faith. Faith involves believing something that isn’t yet apparent or real. If it was already visible or true, we wouldn’t need faith.
Faith means I have a picture of God as someone who not only exists but is fundamentally good and will reward those who seek him.
Faith has a language, according to Isaiah 19:18. This intrigues me. What, exactly, is the language of faith? That is something to ponder.
Application:
I must make sure my image of God is correct. Do I see him as a tyrant, ready to pounce on me the instant I make a mistake? Or do I see him as a loving Father who disciplines me for my good, yes, but is also ready to dote on me.
Am I speaking the language of faith?
Prayer:
Father God, I feel like the man who came to you for healing for his son and said, “I believe! Help my unbelief!” Please increase my faith in you today.
Scripture Focus:
Hebrews 11:6 It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him.
