September 3: Renewal of Faith
“And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth” (Luke 18:7-8)
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Hebrews 11:6).
Our ability to receive the promises of God is directly connected to our faith in Him. Our confidence in our bank accounts, retirement, medical plans, and insurance has undermined our faith in God. Not that these things are wrong in and of itself, but our security cannot be tied to what we have on this earth. We are “facing” complex and uncertain times, and our faith must be a testimony to the world in this desperate hour.
PRAY:
- For a hunger for God’s Word. (Romans 10:17).
- For a purification through heartfelt repentance. (Acts 15:9).
- For separation from this world and sanctification for God’s purpose. (Act 26:18).
- For righteousness to be revealed to the world. (Romans 1:17).
- For faith to produce the fruits of the spirit in our lives. (Romans 5:1-2).
- For the Church to stand in the power of God. (I Corinthians 2:5).
- That our faith would not fail. (Luke 22:32)
