ARROGANCE + PRESUMPTION + AUDACIOUS + HUMILITY = FAITH

Today August, 6 2013

ARROGANCE + PRESUMPTION + AUDACIOUS + HUMILITY = FAITH

Jesus is the “author and finisher of our faith,” (Heb 12:2) So, if we have faith in and believe in and upon God, we will put that faith into action and will strive to help others find the way into Christ “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins”. Col 1:13-14.

Christ In calling His Children to the point of unrestricted dependence on Him. He continually allows what seems humanly impossible to become totally possible through Him. And we as Christians are constantly stating or deriving to some conclusion what we cannot possibly justify or explain. But with Elijah, his only justification, was his commitment, loved, trust and faith in God. His focus was only on the power of God, And he trusted that God would do exactly what He promised.

This is because God’s promises are always a promise to permanently accept you and welcome you into his presence not because of your works, but because of His grace and love for you. For Paul says in Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast.” in Psalm 118:14 it says The Lord is my strength and my defense He has become my salvation.”

The first we here of Elijah is in 1 kings 17:1 when it says “Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.” As the LORD God of Israel lives, before whom I stand: This statement of Elijah gives a Statement from God Himself which once again is the source of his FAITH. The greatest achievement of Elijah’s life was his victory over the priests of Baal at Mt. Carmel.

Elijah requested King Ahab to gather the people of Israel, the 450 priests of Baal, and the 400 prophets of Ashtaroth on Mt. Carmel. Then he asked Israel the famous question: in 1 Kings 18:21 “How long halt ye between two opinions?”, meaning, “How long will ye be undecided as to whether ye shall follow Yhwh or Baal? in 1 Kings 18:24 He tell the priest of Baal you call on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the Lord.

The god who answers by fire, he is God.” great example of Elijah’s ARROGANCE, PRESUMPTION, AUDACIOUS, HUMILITY = FAITH. “Then all the people said, “What you say is good.” but after the priest of baal are allowed to call upon there gods. with no results.  in 1 kings 18:27 it says “At noon Elijah began to taunt them. “Shout louder!” he said. “Surely he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or busy, or traveling. Maybe he is sleeping and must be awakened.”At noon Elijah began to taunt them. “Shout louder!” he said. “Surely he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or busy, or traveling. Maybe he is sleeping and must be awakened.”

Another example of Elijah’s ARROGANCE, PRESUMPTION, AUDACIOUS, HUMILITY = FAITH. Everyone at that point felt that the God of Israel was dead or no longer among them, but for Elijah the God of His strength, and faith lives forever in him. He was the supreme existence of Elijah’s life. He is the “Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, in 2 Corinthians 12:9 it says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.”

Elijah stood in the presence of Ahab the king of Israel, but he was conscious of the presence of someone greater than any earthly king. And he had faith in what his God would do, and did. In Hebrews12:27-29 it says “The words once more indicate the removing of what can be shaken, that is, created things, so that what cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe,…..”

In 1 Corinthians 1:18, the Bible tells us that the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but the power of God to those who are being saved. Friends I need you to remember that God is not only a God of it only happen back then God, but is a God of today and tomorrow. Yes Moses at the red sea, Yes Joseph in Egypt, Yes David facing Goliath, Yes Daniel in the lions den, and the three Hebrew boys in the fiery furnace.

Yes He is God of it happen back then. But also a God of today, of  all of our situations, and circumstances. yes today of all of our concerns, and anxieties, yes today of all of  our trials ans fears, yes today of all of our depression, hopes, joys, yes the back then God is a God of all of our needs today, and tomorrow, for Paul says in Hebrews 13:8 “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”. His PREDICTABILITY throughout His word and in my life tells me. unlike the false gods of this world.

Elijah’s God tells me in. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Elijah had a purpose in mind the purpose was that the people might KNOW -“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him”.

A child oh God must believe not only that the true God exists, but that He will reward men”s faith in Him with forgiveness and righteousness, because He has promised through His word to do so. “Saving faith is not merely some firmly held persuasion, but unwavering confidence in what God’s word specifically states, whether promise or warning, a blessing for this life or for the life to come, in Gods pure and holy kingdom”.  Ben J. Elston, Also “The faith we need is the faith that surrenders to God because of an absolute truth in Him. It will not always mean healing in answer to prayer, but it will mean confidence in Him, and therefore, submission to Him. – Edwin R. Errett

my Friends today I know my God The God of back then and the God of today and tomorrow. So when I speak about my God i can Be ARROGRANT , PRESUMPTIOUS AUDACIOUS and HUMBLE all at the same time because I know what my God does for me and will do for you if you believe and have FAITH.

So my friends today. Stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY