Faith is Based on God’s Character

Devotional Reading: And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. 2 Kings 6:16 KJV

In today’s Scripture passage, we read about how Elisha sees the supernatural, while his servant sees the natural. Elisha exercised faith, while his servant exercised fear. 

Faith takes cognisance of the character and promises of God, while fear focuses on the visible and natural. Faith is the evidence of things not seen and the substance of things hoped for. (Hebrews 11: 1). Fear is based on the visible and the natural. It revolves around the tangible. It needs to see results. Fear bases itself on human acumen and the opinion of the experts and the specialists.

Faith is based on the character of God. He is the One who breathes stars and galaxies into existence. He marks the boundary for the waves of the ocean. He makes a way where there is no way. He is the death conqueror, the sin cleanser, the promise fulfiller, the one who specialises in making the impossible possible. He is the Faithful one, Abba father, the Lion of Judah. He is Yeshua – and you are the apple of His eye.

There are times when faith causes you to take action, while at other times you are called to wait in faith. While fear causes us to act in haste, faith displays a quiet trust in God – even during perceived delays.  Always remember, If God has said it, He will accomplish it.  

Prayer and Confession
I don’t live in fear, I live by faith
I trust His promises to come to pass in my life.
Amen!

Further Reading – Joshua 1:8-9