By faith Abel brought God a better sacrifice than Cain did and was commended as righteous (Hebrews 11:4). By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death (Hebrews 11:5). By faith, Abraham when called to go to place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went (Hebrews 11:8).

It is easy to talk about faith. It is much harder to walk by faith. Walking by faith means living in a counter cultural manner. It means saying, “No” to the flesh and trusting God completely, in everything. It means believing that everything God says is true, no matter how outrageous and unscientific it may sound.

Are you walking by faith or by sight? Have you truly put aside all self-interest and self-reliance? Are you firmly persuaded that God is for you? Are you convinced that Christ’s sacrifice has redeemed you from sin, once and for all? Are you resting in the assurance that Christ, through his resurrection has conquered death on your behalf? Are you obeying his call to walk in holiness as you journey to a place that you will later receive as your inheritance? Have you taken ahold of all the resources of heaven as you walk in victory no matter what your circumstances? Has your expression of faith transcended that of demons?

“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him (Hebrews 11:6). You cannot please God merely by works of service, even though these are commendable. If you want to please God, “walk by faith. Today is a good day for a fresh start. Will you trust him as Abel, Enoch and Abraham did?

Dear LORD, thank you for your Holy Word. It is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Help me to grab ahold of it daily that it might nourish and strengthen my faith in you. Remind me, lest I forget, that it is the sword that causes the enemy to retreat. I want to please you Lord, with a faith that is completely surrendered to your will and to your way. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.