I was checking out Hebrews 11:6 today and it kind of surprised me.
We often make our relationship with Christ about many things (faith, obedience, morals), but clearly he is most concerned (or maybe only concerned) with our faith.
I’ve always thought that faith is truly shown in the worst of times. We always love to turn to God when it hits the fan, but I guess as I grow older I see that God desires our faith in all times. We just tend to rely on ourselves more when the going is good. Although faith is surely tested more in the tough times, I think God desires constant faith.
Thoughts?
For me I think God knows I tend to forget Him quite easily when things are doing well in my life (not that things aren’t)…so I think He let certain things to act as the ‘thorn in the flesh’ to always lead me closer to Him.
Great post! So much easier said than done, though.
I think God uses the times we lack faith to pull us back in. I can think of many times when those specific times of little faith pulled me back into God strong embrace.
very good points from both of you. thanks.
i guess my main point is that we most often think to God when the going gets tough. I am saying that he values our faith in the good times just as much.
I was reminded of this at the Fellowship dinner last week… Good and Faithful servant… that’s the goal, right? Pick two… is this what you’d pick? Probably not me… it’s been a huge challenge this week for me to be good and faithful…
I found your thoughts on this, and being a fellow blogger, I thought you might like to consider my own random musings. I also used Hebrews 11:6 as my basis for reflection. Click below…
http://pastorron7.wordpress.com/2008/06/01/how-to-please-god/