redefining faith

Romans 4:20-21
20 yet, with respect to the promise of God, [Abraham] did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform. 22 Therefore IT WAS ALSO CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS.

an existing definition of faith: believing in something that is unseen

a new definition of faith: being unwaivering in one's belief that God will fulfill His promises— that He will perform with glory all that He has promised and more.

and this definition of faith is what gives us our righteousness...
believing in something unseen is just the beginning— it's believing there is a God, but that isn't what saves us.
believing that God has fulfilled and will continue to fulfill all that He has promised— our redemption, justification, salvation, sanctification, glorification, and every blessing in the "more than we could ever ask or think" category— is what saves us.
saving faith is gift, it's just after grace...
Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is a gift of God, not of works, so no man can boast.

i don't see the wind, but i know it's there.
saving faith in God is much more than believing it's there... it's trusting in His plan and His promises.

so have faith...
to do something.
to not do something.
to move on.
to wait.
to stop.
to start.

but have faith that He will always keep His promises— all of His promises!

selah!

EM