Sunday, February 5, 2012

Faith - The Title Deed

Hebrews 11:1 NIV
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

This is one of the first scriptures I learned.  It defines faith.  Today, I read this verse in the Amplified Bible for the first time.  It blew me away.  It is fascinating to me how having more insight to the original meaning of the words and language used in penning the Bible opens so much in understanding.

Hebrews 11:1 AMP
Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed*) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses].
{*emphasis mine}

How many times have you asked God for something, having full faith that He will answer you, then walking back out into your daily life start having the "but if it doesn't happen" thoughts or that little voice in your head planting seeds of doubt?  I know I do, often.

If you inherited a home that you had never seen and were handed the title deed to the home, would you doubt its existence?  Would you need to see photographs of it before you bought your plane ticket to go take possession of it?  Would you say to your friends, "well, I hope this house is mine."  Or would you say "I have a home in ...!  Would you like to come with me to see it?"

God has so much for each of us.  So many blessings and rewards.  Our part is to believe, have faith, accept them as reality before the realization of them.  When you ask God for something, before you end your prayer, thank Him for it as if it has already happened.  Then water that prayer continually with praise and thanksgiving.  Also, I have learned to live out that faith.  To live life as if it is already answered, not as if I am not sure if it will happen.

God is so Good, so Faithful.  HE LOVES YOU!  And so do I!

I pray you have a blessed and joy filled day!

Today I am linking up with Barbie for Fresh Brewed Sundays - Come on over and join us!



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13 comments:

  1. Jamie, what a strong testimonial of faith in Him. Thank you so much for this blessing. God bless you and I join in prayer for a blessed and faith-ful day in Him

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  2. Jamie this is a wonderful reminder. Why is it that our faith can be strong one second yet not so much the next? Go figure. I am just glad that you reminded us today of how much God wants for us and how much our faith matters.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog I have really enjoyed yours. I love it.

    God bless you today.
    Kerry-Ann

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    1. Thank you, Kerry-Ann! I know I need constant reminders and am so grateful that He faithfully provides them for me! I am happy and grateful to have a place to share those reminders with others!

      Be blessed and joyful!

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  3. Hi Jamie,
    I came by from Barbie's blog. Something I am learning is to really trust that God's way is better than mine. When I step out in faith and pray for something and then the seeds of doubt sneak in and hack away at my faith I always reply back that God's way is better and if this prayer of mine is not answered in the way I see fit it will be answered in the way God sees fit.

    What great verses to be focusing on today, thanks!
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    1. Thank you for stopping by and your comments! I also remind myself that Gods way is better than mine! :)

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  4. I want my faith to be so strong that nothing can shake it. Thank you for this reminder that God desires we live lives full of faith! And thanks for linking up today!

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    1. Me too! Thank you for stopping by and for hosting Fresh Brewed Sundays! :)

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  5. A reminder that is much-needed every single day!

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  6. lovely post, Jamie. Thanks for sharing it!
    ~nikki (simplystriving)

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    1. Thank you, Nikki! I hope you have a beautiful week!

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  7. faith is definitely a gift!!! sometimes when I doubt...I remind myself God is smarter than me...and His plan has got to be better than what I am thinking....so just keep the faith!!
    I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.

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    1. Praise God for being smarter than us! :D Thank you for the follow! I love your blog and am following!

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I am grateful for your thoughts and comments! Be blessed and joyful always!