1 Samuel Faith in action

1 Samuel

Heb. 11:1 “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” John Calvin “…the knowledge of the Divine favor toward us and full persuasion of its truth.” “…a sure and certain understanding of Gods will.” “Faith consists not in ignorance but in knowledge; not knowledge of God merely but of the Divine will.” Martin Luther “Faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace, so certain of God's favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it.” John Piper “You might put it this way: faith is our confidence in the Word of God, and whenever that Word has reference to the future, you can call our confidence in it hope. Hope is faith in the future tense.”

1 Samuel Disclaimer: God is the author, giver, sustainer and perfector of our faith. From beginning to end it is of God. We do not nor cannot manufacture, multiply or maintain saving faith yet we are called to exercise and perfect it. Heb. 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. James 2:22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect?

1 SamuelParticular Ps. 56:11 In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

1 SamuelParamountPs.73:25 Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.

1 SamuelPertinent Ps. 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever

1 SamuelPractical Ps. 18:33-34 He makes my feet like the feet of deer, And sets me on my high places. He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze

1 SamuelPre-emptive Ps. 18:35-39 You have also given me the shield of Your salvation; Your right hand has held me up, Your gentleness has made me great. You enlarged my path under me, so my feet did not slip. I have pursued my enemies and overtaken them; neither did I turn back again till they were destroyed. I have pursued my enemies and overtaken them; neither did I turn back again till they were destroyed. 38 I have wounded them, so that they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. For You have armed me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.

1 Samuel What is God doing to enliven your faith?