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#10: FAITH AND PRAYER
(from Hebrews)


Note:  Faith is believing the Word of God is true and speaking and acting accordingly (Romans 10:8-10, 17, James 2:17-18).
 
The Word of God is alive and powerful to bring the promises
     of God to pass for those who believe it.
(4:12, 1-3, 6:12)
 
One who holds firm to his confidence in Christ and His Word
     receives the fulfillment of God’s promises.
But those who harden their hearts in unbelief and disobedience
     miss the benefits God has for them.
(3:13-4:2)
 
A foolish Christian casts off his confidence in the Lord, but
   the wise hold fast to their confes­sion of faith without wavering.
(10:23)
 
A promise from God does not help the one who doubts it,
     but it profits those who mix it with words and actions of faith.
(4:2, James 2:20-26)
 
The Lord Who gave promises is faithful,
    and confidence in Him pays off greatly.
(10:23, 35)
 
The sluggard is lazy, indifferent and undisciplined,
   but by diligent faith and patience one inherits God’s promises.
(6:11-12)
 
One who doubts doesn’t embrace the promises
    of God in faith; neither does he unite in faith
    with those who believe God’s Word. (4:2; see Amplified Bible)
 
Some things promised by God only come by faith,
     perseverance, longsuffering, and diligent pursuit. (6:12)
 
Take your inheritance by faith, knowing that no word
     from God is without power.
For the Word of God is living and full of energy
     to set God’s will in motion.
(4:11-12, Luke 1:37)
 
Please God by drawing near to Him by faith,
    walking by faith, and receiving His grace by faith.
(10:22, 11:6, II Corinthians 5:7, Romans 5:2)
 
One with an exemplary life turns away from dead works
     and lives a life of faith. (6:1)

The Word of God is alive and powerful
     to equip one to enter into God’s rest.
(4:11-12)

 
Note: this devotional is from the new book, Proverbs of Faith, Hope, and Love, volume 1, Day 72, pages 163-164.
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      • 1-15-2017, The Second Century Church, part 11
  • Proverbs of Faith, Hope and Love
    • #1: The Love of God, from I John
    • #2: God's Love - Isaiah 58
    • #3: The Greatness of Jesus
    • #4: Our Sufficiency is in Christ
    • #5: The Importance of Our Words
    • #6: The Greatness of Jesus #2
    • #7 The Wisdom of God
    • #8 Faith and Prayer (from the teaching of Jesus)
    • #9 Faith and Prayer (from Romans)
    • #10 Faith and Prayer (from Hebrews)
    • # 11: God Gives us Hope
    • # 12: Mercy and Compassion
    • #13: The Lord is our Refuge
    • #14 Jesus is our Righteousness
    • #15 The Peace of God
    • #16 The Joy of the Lord
  • More Proverbs of Faith, Hope and Love
    • #17 Victory Over All the Power of the Evil One
    • #18: The Wisdom of God (from the teaching of Jesus)
    • #19 The Spirit of Truth
    • #20 The Love of God (from I Corinthians 13)
    • #21: The Love of God (from I Corinthians 13, part two)
    • #22: The Spirit of Truth, part two
    • #23: Victory Over All the Power of the Evil One, part 2
    • #24: The Whole Armor of God, part 1
    • #25: The Whole Armor of God, part 2
    • #26: Victory over all the power of the evil one, part 3
    • #27: Faith and Prayer, part 4
    • #28: Our God Gives us Hope, part two
    • #29: Victory over Fear
    • # 30 Freedom through Jesus Christ
  • Proverbs of Faith, Hope and Love, third group
    • #31: Seeking the Lord
  • Declarations of Faith
    • Declaration Proclaiming Forgiveness
    • Create Blessings!
  • Poems
    • #1 Poem Describing Heaven
    • Poem #2, A Great Battle at the End of Time
    • #3 Poem, the trials of Job
    • #4 Poem, God's Love from Romans
    • Poem #5: Receiving God's Rest
  • Miscellaneous Articles
    • # 1: "And the plague was stopped"
    • #2 "Let the Sun of Righteousness Arise!"
    • #3: The Pulling Down of Dagon
    • #4 The Pulling Down of Dagon, Part Two
    • #5: When a King and a Prophet Agreed in Prayer, part one
    • # 6: When a King and a Prophet agreed in prayer, part 2
    • #7: A Wall of Fire for our Nation