Devotion for Today

Faith Pleases God

July 29, 2013

You can never please God without faith, without depending on him. Anyone who wants to come to God must believe that there is a God and that he rewards those who sincerely look for him.
–Hebrews 11:6 (TLB)

Faith pleases God more than anything else. The Christian life is dependent upon faith. We stand on faith; we live on faith. Faith is loved and honored by God more than any other single thing. The Bible teaches that faith is the only approach that we have to God. No man has sins forgiven, no man goes to heaven, no man has assurance of peace and happiness, until he has faith in Jesus Christ. You may be saying, “God, I believe you are a great person, but I do not believe your Word; I do not believe what you say.” In order to please God, you must believe Him. Perhaps your faith is small and weak. It does not matter how big your faith is, but rather, where your faith is. Is it in Christ, the Son of God, who died on the cross for your sins?

Prayer for the day

Lord Jesus, may my faith in You and Your abundant promises be ever increasing each day.

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16 Comments

Sandy says 7.29.2012, 10:54 a.m.

What should I say to people that are not Christians?I have been criticized and laughed at because I believe in Jesus Christ.Also,what can I say to help bring people to Christ?I wantto volunteer@ nursing homes anddo that!I'm disabled but I can do that

Peggy says 7.29.2012, 07:36 a.m.

This is so encouraging as many don't know what faith is, Give, God's word even to to young and old as the Holy Spirit guide your ministry and I'm so glad I've been saved since 1979, but always room to keep learning more about," God"! Amen

Jean-Esdrace Charles says 7.29.2012, 06:49 a.m.

May the Lord bless you abundatly for sharing this powerful truth with us. Many people don't believe or understand what it means to walk by faith and not by sight.

Cindie says says 7.29.2012, 06:44 a.m.

God of Wonder, God of Love, Jesus Christ Son of God , You have been my first love since 12 yrs. old. Thank you for never letting me down. Thank you for speaking to me in sleep, in thought and prayer. I long for the day I can look into your eyes .

Araba says 7.29.2012, 06:36 a.m.

Even if it is as small as a mustard seed, it can move mountains. My faith in God has taken me places i never dreamed i could ever be.

Gerry says 7.29.2012, 05:31 a.m.

Some, tend to have misplaced faith in "Stuff" (money ,etc. ...) they are ultimately, always left unfulfilled. Faith in God's Holy Son is the only way to find true, lasting , Peace. Try it and see for yourself.

Seun says 7.29.2012, 04:28 a.m.

My face look unto thee....

Desmond says 7.29.2011, 6:36 p.m.

I thank You, Father, that Your Word is my counsel, my shield, my buckler, my powerful weapon in battle. It is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. It makes my way straight before me, and I never stumble or fall for my steps are ordered by Your Word.

tae says 7.29.2011, 4:48 p.m.

The Faith is the beginning and ending for all Christians who walk with Him. I am eager to please God.

Janice says 7.29.2011, 1:04 p.m.

And faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. The more we expose ourselves to God's word, the more our faith grows. I'm preaching to myself here but would like to mention how greatly I desire to be as much a woman of the scripture as your beloved wife, Ruth. I heard you say once Ruth was the greatest Christian you ever knew. That moment I claimed that declaration as my own. Ruth Bell Graham (also Corrie Ten Boom, can't leave her out) just drew people to Jesus Christ by the mantle of faith He placed upon her.

nana says 7.29.2011, 09:43 a.m.

I am so blessed by today's devotional. I cannot explain how I am feeling. But I am filed with joy and it is like God is confirming His promise to me through today's devotional. God bless you so much! Thank you BGEA!

Adeline says 7.29.2011, 09:07 a.m.

My faith is in THE God of the Universe, Lord of All! There is no God that can compare...NONE whatsoever...He is my life, my EVERYTHING! i LOVE YOU GOD!

Rich says 7.29.2011, 08:41 a.m.

Dear Lord.. please guide me and protect me in your care. I give thanks to you for your watching eye and loving hand. Please do not leave me

Gerry says 7.29.2011, 04:47 a.m.

It takes a lifetime to acquire a deep faith. God permits situations in our life to grow and build our faith. Some of these are difficult but necessary to mature our faith as he provides for his children. He constantly demonstrates that he has our best interest in mind, always. As our faith grows, a natural byproduct should be our willingness to serve him as faithful workers as well.

Bradley says 7.29.2011, 00:39 a.m.

Faith as small as a mustard seed can move a mountain.....

mick says 7.27.2011, 11:26 a.m.

Faith is everything in the Christian existence, but James correctly told us that "w/o works it is dead"