(King James Version) “For we walk by faith, not by sight:”
Fear has torment (I John 4:18): There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. If we are not walking in love, then we are walking in fear. Fear has torment; who want to be tormented? Not me! I prayed for deliverance, and God blessed me. The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want; I will fear no evil (Psalm 23:1) “. . . I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” (v4). That’s the Word! When we experience the difference, then we can be a walking testimony to others. That is why we must share our testimonies today. I love this quote, “When you can’t sleep, don’t count sheep; talk to the Shepherd.”
God has promised He will never leave us nor will He forsake us in times of need, and He will give us sweet sleep (Proverbs 3:24). Fear not! Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in Me (John 14:1).
Before the Christmas Holidays, I feared going home to visit my family, because there were always, always something wrong. So many negative thoughts went through my mind. The problems in the pass, the problems in the presence, and those that might occur from the visit. I walked in fear just thinking about going! My joy of spending time with my family was gone. I drove out the driveway in peace, because I had prayed and asked God for peace. I was so amazed of the peace I had after the tormented thoughts of going to visit my family for almost two weeks; Yes, I know, it shouldn’t have been that long, but it was.
Jesus said in (John 14:27), “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” God said through Isaiah in (Isaiah 9:6), “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” And He called Him “Immanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” I can truly say, God was with me from the moment I left the driveway on Christmas eve until I droved back in that driveway the day after Christmas Day. I am so blessed! I have been chosen by God! The days I spent with my family the enemy tried to discourage me, but (psalm 18:43) says, “Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people….” (v32) says, “It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.” I had a perfect Christmas Holiday with my family! Amen.
God is blessed when we put our trust in Him (Proverbs 3:5). On one occasion one of my brothers was angry with the family (selfishness), but God kept me in perfect peace. “Walking By Faith.” When we walk by faith, and talk faith, we are actually trusting God’s Word; And we must use God’s Word in all situations, or the enemy will try to dictate our plans. I don’t need that, and I don’t want that either. I am learning to walk by faith! God through His Holy Spirit is teaching me to truly trust Him with all my heart, and I don’t have to walk in fear, but by faith and in love; (read I Corinthians 13).
Question:
What does walking by faith means?
It means total trust in God, be at rest in His Word, seek Him through His Word, pray His Word, let not your heart be troubled, and know He will be with you always and forever, and most of all, know you are In His Care. (I Peter 5:7)
Prayer:
Give hear to my prayer, O God; attend unto me. I praise You, Father and thank You for hearing my prayers. Father, whoever read this devotion, bless them to experience walking by faith through Your Word, and trust You in all their ways, so You can direct their path; thank You Father. We pray this prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen.