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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: Dear Shuggy, I would suggest for starters, Proverbs 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. I would imagine that pastor Stanley was referring to 2 Cor. 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) Notice that it doesn't say we lie down, do nothing, and hope for the best by faith. If you have desirable job skills I would put my resumes every place that you are able and pray that the Lord will open doors for you. If you would like to be on your own, start out first with a job that you can depend on and work part time for yourself until the part time job can support you all the way. It is a lot of hard work but working two jobs is always hard. Build up your own business a little at a time with the Lord help and just be sure to give Him all the praise for everything He provides. There will be good days and bad days but 1 Thes. 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. I hope this helps, CDBJ |