0342. 336. Faith’s Occupation

336. Faith’s Occupation

1. What the Lord is, is faith’s delight. “The Author and Finisher of faith.” (Heb_12:2).

2. What the Lord does, is faith’s confidence. Abraham was “strong in faith, giving glory to God” (Rom_4:20).

3. What the Lord has, is faith’s supply. “Receiving the end of your faith” (1Pe_1:9).

4. What the Lord promises, is faith’s stay. “By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come” (Heb_11:20-22).

5. What the Lord commands, is faith’s obedience. “By faith Noah being warned of God, prepared an ark” (Heb_11:7).

6. What the Lord desires, is faith’s will. “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac” (Heb_11:17).

7. What the Lord predicts, is faith’s expectation. “By faith” Abraham “sojourned… for he looked for a city” (Heb_11:9-10).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH