Heralds Digest

  “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.” ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11:6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ The difference between the saving and abiding faith is the peace in the rest offered, even when hope deferred almost endlessly. That God is Omnipotent is not just in the evidence of His potency; but primarily in the assurance of His existence. But when hope is deferred, many people will be pressured to adopt different alternative options to waiting on the promises of God. Whereas, it takes an abiding faith in the existence of God to peacefully please Him; and diligently pursue His unpopular counsels to the last mile of a glorious reward. Abel pleased God over Cain and rested peacefully in his conviction, even against the brutal assault from his brother. Noah pleased God over his generation’s wicked disposition to the existence of God and rested peacefully in his lonely ark, while the world got wi...

  “By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible.” Hebrews‬ ‭11:3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Without prejudice on the destructive power of the wicked words from men, there is certain evidence of creativity in human words. For example, unsettled elements and circumstances in life’s affairs have often experienced settlement through soft, inspiring, and encouraging words. But without faith in God, our wobbling world cannot attract wonderful words. When our financial, health, and social worlds at home, workplaces, and the society are filled with uncertainties, catastrophes, and fear, the familiar words from men are based on the reality of what is seen and can be formulated. Whereas, the scriptures speak of faith in God, offering the possibility of seeing something beyond the realms of human intelligence. Whenever man is privileged to finally connect with God and His words in this realm of faith, he is ab...