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NASB | Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality--faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses]. |
Bible Question: I'm a little confused about faith. Let me explain. I'm listening to Dr. Charles Stanley's series on Walking by Faith. In once instance, he says that we are to operate by faith and believe in God for everything. On the next tape he talks about endurance. Specifically, endure that job. Here's the situation. My employer is way beyond struggling to keep his company afloat. Last pay period we (1 person got paid) didn't get paid since there was no money. I also am a Personal Trainer. I feel this is my calling to help other people. I want to quit my job and just do personal training. So...do I endure? Do I operate on faith and leave the job knowing that God will provide the clients I need to be profitable. I'm really confused about operating faith. Somebody help me out on this. |
Bible Answer: no one can tell you what God is wanting you to do unless they operate in one of the gifts and God gives them a word for you. Faith in God is not blind faith. God desires us to know His will for our lives and through the Holy Spirit and His word gives us guidance. Seek God in prayer asking Him to reveal His will to you and wait for Him to show you. The faith in Hebrews 11 and what Charles Stanley is talking about is faith in God to carry you through adversity to His fulfilled purpose. We do not ADD God to our will but we find God's will and believe God because He said so. Sometimes faith inGod's direction leads us OUT of a situation and sometimes we must have faith in God through the situation. In my personal testimony I experienced both of these on my last job. Early in my job I was told by God to put my faith in Him while being harrassed by a convicted supervisor..I saw God work miracles through that, then 12 years later God severed my 'heart' ties with that job and I was led away. Seek God in prayer and listen for His still small voice. Apply your faith to His promise that He will hear your prayer and answer. Isaiah 30:21 Psalm 32:8 The Holy Spirit has been given to lead you.But He will not drag us, nor will He restrain us..our will must be surrendered. Remember, faith is not blind, it is applied to God's word and His will as revealed to your spirit by His Spirit. HUGE difference God bless |