How can we apply the principle of faith from Genesis 15:6 in our lives? Rooted in Genesis 15:6 “Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” What This Statement Means • God made a promise Abram could not yet see fulfilled. • Abram simply took God at His word. • God responded by accounting that trust as righteousness—right standing with Himself. Faith in Scripture’s Wider Lens • Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.” • Romans 4:3 – “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” • 2 Corinthians 5:7 – “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” • James 2:23 – “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend. Living Out Abram-Like Faith Today • Believe God’s promises before the evidence appears. – Trust His character revealed in Scripture even when circumstances contradict. • Take God at His word regarding salvation. – Ephesians 2:8-9: salvation is by grace through faith, not works. • Surrender outcomes. – Commit plans to God (Proverbs 3:5-6) and rest in His timing. • Obey promptly. – Abram left Ur (Genesis 12:4); obedience demonstrated that belief was genuine. • Speak faith-filled words. – Declare God’s promises aloud (Psalm 91; Philippians 4:6-7). • Celebrate small signs of fulfillment. – Thank God for partial answers as seeds of the full harvest. Daily Habits That Strengthen Faith 1. Read Scripture consistently—faith comes by hearing the word of Christ (Romans 10:17). 2. Memorize key promises (Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 6:33). 3. Journal answered prayers to recall God’s faithfulness. 4. Fellowship with believers who testify to God’s reliability (Hebrews 10:24-25). 5. Fast occasionally to sharpen dependence on God alone. 6. Serve others; acted-out love reinforces trust in God’s provision. Common Barriers and How to Overcome Them • Doubt fed by sight—counter with 2 Corinthians 4:18: focus on the unseen eternal. • Fear of delay—anchor in Habakkuk 2:3: “Though it lingers, wait for it…it will not delay.” • Self-reliance—remember John 15:5: “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” • Negative counsel—filter every opinion through Scripture (Acts 17:11). Promises Worth Grabbing Hold Of • God’s presence—Joshua 1:9. • Wisdom for decisions—James 1:5. • Provision for needs—Philippians 4:19. • Peace beyond understanding—Philippians 4:7. • Eternal life—John 3:16. • Christ’s return—John 14:3. Encouragement to Persevere Abram waited years before Isaac arrived, yet each day of waiting was counted as righteousness because he kept believing. In the same way, every moment you choose to trust God—when answers delay, when feelings fluctuate, when evidence is thin—is a moment God counts as pleasing faith. Keep believing, keep obeying, and watch His faithfulness unfold. |
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