Journey of Faith
In this world their are many journeys we embark on, most of them are not the type that will direct us to God. You see we take a look around us when we are young and see what this world has to offer, we see through human eyes all of the potential that is so within our grasp. We drive ourselves to whatever level is required to reach our goal, in this there is temporary satisfaction, but it doesn't last, something else will shoot up and again set us on a journey to attain it.
So what would a journey of faith be to someone who is looking? It could easily look like taking a little of this, absorbing a little of that and coming up with something that makes us comfortable, something we think gives us faith. Faith however isn't a bit of this or that, it isn't taking what we like and creating our own God. God is, always has been, always will be, we can't create him to be how we like, for simply 'He is.'
Now that doesn't mean that once we come into finding him, how ~through the Bible or through the testimony of someone we meet, through prayer... that we don't try to keep God in a box. We think if God is "boxed" somehow we are in control, and that we can continue to be comfortable in our faith.
What is faith? What is the definition of journey?
faith- to draw towards any thing, (notice the any thing-this is the world's faith), to conciliate (reconcile)-to bring together or unite), to believe, to obey (you can't obey or follow if you don't know and believe).
In Greek (which is where the New Testament comes from) it is said, the primitive meaning of the word signifies a rope or cable- it means to strain or to draw- to make fast (a rope holds).
It is the agreement of the mind of understanding the truth of what God has revealed. It is a trust in God, a trust in Jesus Christ and who he is and what he did, a surrender of will to His guidance, and dependance on his merits for our salvation. Our total reliance on Jesus for salvation. Faith is a confidence and trust in God and our Savior (Christ). It requires sincerity on our parts and then faithfulness in continuing to walk it out daily.
Journey-traveling from one place to another, to pass from home to a distance.
Now a Journey of Faith for a believer is about growth. It is about coming into relationship with God, through the confession of sin, and beginning life anew-Jesus reconciles us with the Father (making us born-again, John 3:3 In reply Jesus declared, “I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.”). It is growing from that beginning spiritual Faith- to an ever increasing Faith as we mature in our understanding of God.
I pray that God would use this post to bring understanding and that your journey can begin, hand in hand with God. Please email me if I can be of help to you-know that I am praying for you.
13 comments:
I like the picture of the rope in regards to faith. Great post, friend!
You're family's story inspires me! My husband is in seminary right now and we have hopes of adopting in the future. I enjoy hearing your story as you go through it!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment and paryers, Kimmie. I honestly do not know how I would have survived the past 12 months without my faith. My walk with God for the past 35 years has been an exciting one, and He has never ever let me down. I have had to learn true trust and to let go and let Him catch me. I pray for you and your family too on your walk with Him. Bless you.
Prayers. I can spell. I need my glasses. And also to check before I post!
I just found your blog today and have already been blessed by it. :o)
our road has led us to another faith leaping opportunity. it was good to read your words today.
your journey is a blessing to me. I'm amazed at where the Lord leads you. Thank you
Your words are so true. Thanks for this post.
Absolute Surrender. An awesome book by Andrew Murray. Yes, it does result in pure joy!
Wonderful post.
Praying for those who read it and come to know for the first time the joy that comes from bowing the knee to the King of King and the Lord of Lords!
This is an inspiring, thoughtful post, Kimmie. Thank you for posting it!
Can a blog be beautiful?
This one is.
Thank you.
In it for His Glory ~
What a blessing you are to the blogosphere! And your family is just beautiful. God bless you on this amazing journey.
I crave a truly satisfied mind, soul and spirit. I submit, give it over, experience joy, then take it back. Ah, the vicious cycle of my flesh! Very inspiring post. ~Karlie
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