Who or what do you believe in? I mean truly believe in? The world has many belief systems. Believing in self is a popular one. We’re told over and over that if we simply believe in ourselves, anything is possible. Never mind checking to see how God feels about it. Just put your mind to it, believe in yourself, and go for it.

Many people raise their children to believe in mythical figures like the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy or the BIG one, Santa Claus. It breaks my heart. You might ask with shock, So your kids never believed in Santa??? Nope. It’s a lie, and I chose to teach them to believe God’s Word.

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.“ (James 1:17)

So, back to my question. Who or what do you believe in? I’ve been reading about Abram. Before he became Abraham, he was called by God to leave his family and home on nothing but a promise.

“Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” (Genesis 12:1-3)

How did Abram respond? Genesis 12:4 gives us the answer.  “So Abram departed…” 

This is how we know he believed God. He responded with action.

When Abram questioned God concerning how the promise would come to pass because, as of yet, he had no children, God reassured him once again that his descendants would be as the stars in the heavens if they could be numbered.  I love what is recorded about Abram after this.

”And he believed in the Lord; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” (Genesis 15:6)

We know that both God and Abram followed through with action because there is a NATION of Israel today.

So, once again back to my question.Who or what do you believe in? I hope your belief system is founded on God’s Word. Many say they believe, but put no action behind their so-called belief.

If a person is a believer in God’s Word, there will be signs. Those signs will most definitely include more than words only. The old saying is “Talk is cheap,” and this is true. It’s easy to wear the t-shirt or sport the What Would Jesus Do bumper sticker. But the truth is revealed by our actions.

If we truly believe in God’s Word, we’ll make life changes accordingly. People will see and feel a distinct difference. Our actions will undoubtedly speak louder than our words.

SELF ANALYSIS

Let’s take a deep and honest look into ourselves. Is God calling us to do make a course correction in our lives? Are we saying we’re a believer, but refusing to obey? What are we holding out on God? Abram followed through, and because of this, he was called righteous, is known as the Father of the faithful and is listed in the Hebrews 11 Hall of Faith.

By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” (Hebrews 11:8-10)

Are you a Believer? Be a Believer like Abram. (Abraham)

Warm Regards,

-Pat-