There Is None Other Beside Me, The Great I AM - Part 2365

"... knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified." (Galatians 2:16)

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through 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. ..." (Hebrews 1:1-3)

As the Lord saith through the scriptures, faith breaks down all barriers. Why? Because as the New Testament repeatedly states, faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen! Without faith then, it is impossible to please God, for he or she that comes to God, must first believe that He is. Similarly, we must believe that God is a rewarder of all them that diligently seek Him.

If we use the Old Testament Abraham as an example, we know that Abraham was known as the father of the faithful. It was stated that Abraham believed God, and that his belief in God was counted to him as righteousness.

"... Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed." (Galatians 3:6-8)As with Abraham, faith its is a gift from God. It is in this context that God has given to every one a measure of faith.

Paul's question -- "... he therefore that ministers to you the Spirit, and works miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?" (Galatians 3:5)
Faith then comes by hearing the Word of God. We are justified by child-like faith in the Word made flesh; faith in our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ. Moreover, from the very beginning, our Lord God and Saviour planned His free gift of salvation so that we (His creation) could experience eternal life. Thus, if faith arises within us as a result of hearing and believing the written Word of God, we should be so very thankful ... because we cannot "earn" our salvation.

So what should we - the body of Christ church be doing? Well, we can discard immediately theories that suggest dumb matter created intelligent life. Because as the scripture states, the fool has said in his heart that there is no God. Look around - touch and see that God is everywhere. His handiwork displayed in the sunsets, the mountains, the ocean, the life of a newborn. His creative hand revealed in the flowers in the fields, the fruit on the trees and the harvest in the fields. Listen to the voices of nature that emerge and flourish in spring.

Even look at yourself and how wonderfully you are made. Reacquaint and refresh ourselves in the gospel of the Lord Jesus the Christ. Speak to others about the goodness of a God who loved us so much that He would willingly shed His precious holy blood for us at Calvary. (Acts 20:28)

The One and Only salvation message wherein Jesus' words and deeds cry out for us to believe. Only believe. Have faith in our God and Saviour Jesus. Follow Him so that He can make you fishers of men. Let Him arise in your heart!

Then you will hear Jesus whisper. "Look to Me all you people for I AM the Lord your God and beside Me there is no Saviour."

Stand in the offering plate.