FAITH, NOT SWEAT


FAITH, NOT SWEAT

                God is not looking for our sweat. He is looking for our faith.

                “Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for those who come to God must believe that He is and that he is the rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Heb. 11:6

                It is high time for us to learn by experience what it means: “Christ in you the hope of glory.” Col. 1:27.

                We need to learn experientially what it means: “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit…”Zech. 4:6.

                It is time to learn how to live in Galatians 2:20. There is much to be done and flesh can’t do it. We must learn how to live and work by His power and not our own. This is the last great lesson that the true Body of Christ must learn and we may have to learn it through suffering, because times of ease have not produced what God is looking for.

                Paul demonstrated to us that one person, empowered by the Holy Spirit and fire of Jesus Christ can do more than a massive army can do without it.

                The harvest ahead of us is way above our ability to accomplish. We therefore need to learn how to operate in His power and not our own.

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