The Just Shall Live by Faith

“Behold the proud,

His soul is not upright in him;

But the just shall live by his faith.”

[1]

The question of justification came up this season

It happened due to poor results from great effort

It is expected to do poorly if a person does not try

But if someone puts forth diligent effort…

And still does poorly, questions do arise

So, I prayed

I questioned

I waited

I asked the Lord to forgive me

I asked Him to help me

The Lord forgave me

He helped me

He reminded me…

“By grace…

You have been saved…

Through faith,

That not of yourselves;

It is the gift of God,

Not of works,

Lest anyone should boast.”

[2]

Trust in superior human effort and wisdom...

Fails

Trust in the One who made all things…

Trust in the One who sustains all things

Trust in the Redeemer…

Trust in the Savior Jesus Christ…

Prevails

When I was proud…

I was not upright

By faith in God…

I am just

God turns the tide…

In the battle, I fight…

He does miracles…

Of grace

He sends His angels…

He helps me

He provides…

Abundantly

God is glorified…

When I confess HIM

When I trust in HIM!

“Behold the proud,

His soul is not upright in him;

But the just shall live by his faith.”

[1] Habakkuk 2:4

[2] Ephesians 2:8-9