Romans 8:24-25

For in this hope we were saved (by faith). But hope (the object of) which is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure. 

All glory goes to Jesus for His ability to change circumstances and answer our prayers. We hope for things we do not see because our abilities are not powerful enough to create change. Jesus is the power and the connection to the fulfillment of our needs. We make the connection through faith, prayer, and patience.

Romans 5:2

Through Him we also have access by faith into this (remarkable state of) grace in which we (firmly and safely and securely) stand. Let us rejoice in our hope and the confident assurance of the glory of (our great) God (the manifestation of His excellence and power).

Our salvation through belief in Jesus gave us access to the power that overcomes this world order. Faith in the completed works of Jesus is key to opening the door for His supernatural abilities to work. We are to rejoice that the glory of God will manifest in our lives. 

Hebrews 11:1

Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen (the conviction of their reality-faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses).

Believing in Jesus and our salvation was our first step of faith. We believe in what we can’t see, but we know we are saved because of the promise from the word of God. Faith is step one to moving the mountain and believing that what God says in the Bible is real even if we can’t see it. Faith believes that the promises of God are real.

Matthew 11:28

Come to Me, all who are weary and heavily burdened (by religious rituals that provide no peace), and I will give you rest (refreshing your souls with salvation).

When our lives become filled with emotional turmoil, it takes a toll. We may seek comfort in things of the world and will find no rest. If we train ourselves to seek first Jesus and reassurance from Him, our souls will be strengthened, refreshed, and sustained. Where we focus our thoughts is essential and guides the steps we take. 

Psalm 121:7-8

The Lord will protect you from all evil; He will keep your life. The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in (everything that you do) from this time forth and forever.

If we seek security and guidance in our lives, we must turn to God. The confession we speak and the Bible we read is key to our protection. The Bible renews our minds and focuses on God’s power to help us in our lives. A faith not distracted by the circumstance reveals the ability of God to move on our behalf. 

2 Timothy 3:1

But understand this, that in the last days dangerous times (of great stress and trouble) will come (difficult days that will be hard to bear.) For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, revilers, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy and profane.  

God has warned the faithful about what will happen in the end. We don’t have to fear, but we must keep our focus. Jesus needs to be our focus and will support us in times of sin and evil. Jesus will keep our hearts safe and minds clear to the reality of the love of God. Jesus is our strength and will give us courage.  

1 Thessalonians 3:4

For even when we were with you, we warned you plainly in advance that we were going to experience persecution; and so, as you know, it has come to pass.  

Paul endured great persecution and still kept the faith. God was able to work through Paul and bring many to the faith because Paul didn’t give up or doubt. Paul had many experiences that only God could get him through, and because of that, Paul never gave up his faith. God will do the same for us as we keep our faith in Him.

Romans 3:22

The righteousness of God comes through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe (and trust in Him and acknowledge Him as God’s Son). There is no distinction. 

 When we put our faith in Jesus, we no longer have to be sin conscious. Jesus washed those sins away, and we no longer have to replay those memories. Our belief and salvation through Jesus open the door for our right standing with God. He is allowing us to overcome the world system with salvation and faith.

Romans 12:2

And do not be conformed to this world (any longer with its superficial values and customs), but be transformed and progressively change (as you mature spiritually) by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.  

Suppose our lives are not happy, peaceful, and lacking in joy. Check what we are thinking on. There will be days when strife caused by outside forces will try to play in our heads like a record skipping. Unplug the record player and plug it into the word. Put the word before the eyes, concentrate on Jesus, and tell the devil to git. Fight the good fight of faith.  

Deuteronomy 30:20

By loving the Lord your God, by obeying His voice, and by holding closely to Him; for He is your life (your good life, your abundant life, your fulfillment) and the length of your days, that you may live in the land which the Lord promised (swore) to give to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.   

God is faithful to His promises. We strengthen our faith and relationship with God when we listen and obey the word. We know the voice of the good shepherd and respond to His guidance. We are allowing God to replace lack with abundance and sadness with joy.