THE CHARACTER OF FAITH

Romans 10:17 says “Faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes by the preaching of Christ.” This suggests that faith does not originate from visual appreciation but by audio. It further explains that faith does not rest in vacuum, but in Christ. These are the two cardinal principles which rest our faith, anything else is a sham.

How to start

Cheer up, for you are not alone. We join you to prepare for stability as we share these words of encouragements with you. In times of trouble or perceived challenges, go through the following check list in order to assess your readiness:

Check list

• Keep and maintain focus on Jesus Christ
• Trust Jesus and his words of assurance
• Do not set time targets for Jesus, relax
• Pray with a cleansed heart in sincerity
• Listen to what Jesus has to say in every situation
• Do not provide answers for Jesus, accept what he says
• Trade fear doubt and anxiety with faith and joyful songs
• Accept Jesus knows your challenges before they strike
• Accept you are not the first or last to face such trial
• God chose you so you would be a challenge for others

  Arm yourself with words of faith

• Matthew 28:20 “I am with you always, to the close of the age”
• Psalms 145:18 “The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth”
• Jeremiah 29:12 “Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you”
• Joel 2:32 “And it shall come to pass that all who call upon the name of the LORD shall be delivered”
• Psalms 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me”
• Psalm 91:1 “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty”
• Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord always with thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding, in all ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
• Additional references: Psalms 27:1; 23:3; 34:4; 34:7; 49:5-6; 56:11; and 91:5;   

Prayer

Oh Lord Jesus, our faith is rooted in you. As we trust you for your mercy in times of turbulence, let us not be confounded. In your precious name we pray. AMEN!!!