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Faith means complete trust or confidence in someone or something and the word of God in the book of Hebrews gave a an insight into what faith is: Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see. 2 Through their faith, the people in days of old earned a good reputation. Hebrews 11 :1-2 NLT
Moreover, Apostle Paul gave a clearer picture and a deeper understanding of what faith is, in his letter to the Colossians and it truly explains why faith is an important criteria to pleasing God.
“for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus how you lean on Him with absolute confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness], and of the [unselfish] love which you have for all the saints (God’s people);”
Colossians 1:4 AMP
The scripture above teaches us to lean everything about ourselves on God with trust and confidence in three specific attributes of His character: His Power, His Wisdom, and His Goodness.
1. His Power: In scriptures, Power relates to supernatural strength from God, that is made to available to mortal men. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly will I rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9NLT
Paul realized it would be foolish of him to depend on his own strength in overcoming some of life’s challenges but rather, was wise enough to lean on God’s power. That means whatever we cannot do, God can because of His power. Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 NLT
2. Wisdom : But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere – James 3:17 ESV
Our reasoning, decisions and judgments are easily influenced by circumstances, by people and also limited by our knowledge of a particular subject. Great is our Lord, and great is his power: his wisdom is infinite. Psalms 145:5
The wisest man on earth is still a “far way cry” from the wisdom of God, So lean on His wisdom to navigate through that circumstance or before you take any major step because whatever we do not know, God does know because of His infinite wisdom.
3. His Goodness: I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works. Men shall speak of the might of Your awesome acts, and I will declare Your greatness. They shall utter the memory of Your great goodness, and shall sing of Your righteousness. The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works. Psalm 145:5-9.NLT
His goodness reveals His infinite generosity towards us and whatever God does in our lives, we can trust that it is for our benefits. Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Psalm 34:8
[This is] because the foolishness of God [is not foolishness at all and] is wiser than men [far beyond human comprehension], and the weakness of God is stronger than men [far beyond the limits of human effort]. 1 Corinthians 1:25AMP
So, we can conclude that In God lies all power, all wisdom and all goodness. If you look up to Him and solely depend on HIm, He will never fail nor disappoint you. He is not moved by your tears or emotion but FAITH in God attracts His attention and will move that mountain before you.
I pray that this understanding of faith, usher you into unlimited blessings and favor of God in Jesus mighty name.
In His love,
Jummy Akinjide
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