What a source of confidence we have in the Lord through His Word. Hebrews 11: 1: says, “Now faith is the assurance (substance) of things hoped for, and the conviction (evidence; everything that is used to determine or demonstrate the truth) of things not seen.” In order for us to have the substance and the evidence, we have to look to the Word of God already performed on behalf of all those who placed their trust in Him. The proof from past testimonies within God’s Word is our substance to believe it for ourselves. If the Lord did it for those within the Bible, He is more than still able to do it for us today. Our own past testimonies, and those that have been a blessing to us, are also proofs for us to cling to. Hebrews 13: 8: tells us, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Psalm 22: 5: says, “To Thee they cried out, and were delivered; In Thee they trusted, and were not disappointed.” Psalm 37: 28: says, “For the Lord loves justice, and does not forsake His godly ones; they are preserved forever.” Psalm 86: 15 + 17b: says, “But Thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness and truth. …because Thou, O Lord, hast helped me and comforted me.”
Hebrews 13: 5: says, “Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never leave you, nor will I ever forsake you,” so that we may confidently say, “The Lord is my Helper, I will not be afraid. What shall man do to me?” Daniel 11: 32b: says, “But the people that do know their God shall be strong (display strength), and do exploits (and take action).”
David gives us this wonderful prayer in Psalm 20: 1 – 2 + 4 + 6: “May the Lord answer you in the day of trouble! May the Name of the God of Jacob set you securely on high! May He send you help from the Sanctuary, and support from Zion! May He grant you your heart’s desire, and fulfill all your counsel! Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; He will answer him from His Holy Heaven, with the saving Strength of His right Arm.”
Dearest Holy Lord Jesus: thank You so very much for Your wonderful Love for us. Thank You for sustaining all those who have gone before us, so that we now have their testimonies to strengthen us in our walk. Come by Your Holy Spirit, and fill us with a new measure of faith to believe for all that You would have us receive. Glory to You alone!
