DCLM Sincere Milk 12 June 2023 — The Attributes Of Faith
DCLM Sincere Milk 12 June 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — The Attributes Of Faith
Topic: The Attributes Of Faith
Text: Hebrews 11:1-8
1Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
2For by it the elders obtained a good report.
3Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
4By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
5By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
7By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.
Key Verse: “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Hebrews 11:6
Message
When Joel and his parents moved to their new house, the area was very quiet and not so populated. Not long after, the community chose a spot not too far from their house as their dumpsite. After sometime, many people packed into the area and the dumpsite began to grow with mounds of dirt oozing out unpleasant odours, which made the environment very uncomfortable and unhealthy.
Joel was really worried about the situation that he decided to pray about it. He prayed and told God “This mountain must move”. To his amazement, a few weeks later, the government came with a truck to clear the refuse as the spot had been earmarked to build a health care centre for the community. He was really very happy and testified to the fact that God honours the faith of His children.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 11 June 2023 — Compensation For Faithful Servants
Faith is not an abstract subject. It is a fruit-bearing lifestyle as can be seen in the examples in our Bible passage. From their lives, welearn about the following attributes:
Abel – Righteousness, Enoch – Faithfulness to God, Noah – Salvation and Righteousness, Abraham – Obedience. As a friend of Jesus, you are called to live by faith and bear the fruit of the spirit through your lifestyle.
Further Reading: Hebrews 11:17-26
Prayer for today: Lord, increase my faith in You and let my life bear good fruit.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
