Combine It with Faith
The Resurrection: Reason to rejoice
“For we also have had the gospel preached to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because those who heard did not combine it with faith” (Hebrews 4:2).
It is sadly true that the good news of Jesus’ death and resurrection is meaningless to many who hear it. The message has no value to those who don’t believe it. Some don’t believe Jesus really died. Or they don’t believe He rose from the dead. They don’t believe He was completely sinless. They don’t believe He is God.
Maybe they don’t even believe they are sinners in need of a savior. Or maybe it is simply they don’t believe God cares about them personally. Whatever the reason, it all boils down to one thing. If you don’t believe the truth, the truth will not change you. It is worthless to you.
This is the point the writer of Hebrews is making. Many people in the past had heard that God would provide a way for them to enter His rest. But they didn’t combine the message they heard with faith.
And in this present time, many have heard of Jesus’ love, of His sacrifice on the cross, and of His promise of abundant life for both now and the future…but they don’t combine the message they hear with faith.
We must believe the truth about Jesus. We must act on what we have heard. We must combine it with faith.
Later in the same book we are told, “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” (Hebrews 11:6).
Holy God, I come to You now, believing that You exist. You created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them. I thank You and praise You that You have made a way for me to know You. Help me to seek You with all my heart. Amen.
Questions: Is there something you have heard about Jesus but haven’t yet combined with faith? How have you experienced reward from God for earnestly seeking Him?
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That’s the truth and it isn’t surprising that you have been greeted with hostility Francine. The important thing is to realize that people aren’t responding to you personally as much as to the message that you are communicating. I love what Erwin McManus says about sharing our story with people to break down those barriers. If you haven’t already done so, why not take the time to watch Crave at http://powertochange.com/itv/spirituality/crave-the-documentary/
This country, this world needs a saviour! But I have been greeted with blatant hostility and hate when I even begin to speak about Jesus…?! This country is desensitized and it’s all about self and the wrong is now the right… No one knows the minute or the hour, be ready seek His face with unyielding faith! Be blessed and don’t take your armor off!