A Faith We Can Live By - Part 5

Romans 4:20 (ESV) says of the faith of Abraham, the great biblical example of our faith, that "he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God..."

Worship is essential to strong faith. Giving glory to God, i.e. acknowledging that He is able to do what He has promised (v.21) is necessary for our faith to remain and grow strong. Why is this?

• True worship focuses in the right direction: Godward. He is the object of faith and faith can only exist with HIM in our sight. Worship directs us away from ourselves.
• True worship REMINDS us of what God has done in the past, thus keeping in mind His faithfulness. His past faithfulness is the foundation for faith in His present promise-keeping.
• True worship breaks through the clouds of unbelief to the bright, shining greatness of God as it acknowledges who He is according to His Word.

So...when you are struggling with a shaky faith...it is time to WORSHIP. Just begin to give thanks to God for His character and praise Him for past faithfulness and the sureness of His present faithfulness. You will find that your shaky or failing faith will be renewed and strengthened by giving Him the glory that He rightfully deserves.

After all, unbelief ROBS God of the glory that is due His name.