The Bible speaks often about believing, acting, and seeing, and it presents them in a specific spiritual order. And these three actions are related.
In scripture, bleeding is a starting point for those following God. Faith begins before we see results.
Trusting in God’s character, promises, and Word even when circumstances don’t yet show the outcome.
Belief is internal, it’s of the heart and mind, but it’s powerful enough to change actions and destiny.
Here are a few keep scriptures for believing:
2 Corinthians 5:7 – “We walk by faith, not by sight.”
Hebrews 11:6 – “Without faith it is impossible to please God.”
Acts 16:31– “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.”
Believing in the Bible, is always the foundation.
Acting -Faith is proven and completed through actions.
The Bible teaches that real belief produces action. Faith that never acts is considered incomplete.
Actions don’t replace belief -they reveal it.
Obedience is faith expressed outwardly. And acting on God‘s Word indicates spiritual results.
Here are a few scriptures:
James 2:17 – “Faith, if it was no works, is dead in itself.”
James 2:18 – “Yes a man will say, you have faith, and I have works. Show me your faith without works, and I by my works will show you my faith.”
James 1:22 – “Be doers of the Word, and not hearers only.”
Seeing – God’s results, outcomes, and fulfillment.
What we believe in obey, then we often see God’s work, fulfillment, or breakthrough..
Seeing involve spiritual understanding, answered prayer, or God‘s promise is becoming visible.
Sometimes the “seeing” is immediate other times, it requires patience. God reveals Himself to those who trust Him.
God fulfills His promises.
Here are a few scriptures:
Joshua 21:45 – “Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed, every one was fulfilled.”
2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise…He is patient with you.”
God brings His work to completion.
Philippians 1:6 – “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Isaiah 55:11 – “So is my word… it will not return empty, but will accomplish what I desire.”
God causes the outcome.
Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit your deeds to the Lord, and your plans shall succeed.”
God makes all things work together.
Romans 8:28 – “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him.”
Genesis 50:20 – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.”
“What good does it do, if someone claims to have faith but does not prove it with actions? This kind of faith cannot save. Faith by itself, if it does not prove itself with actions, is dead.” James 2:14-17 (paraphrased)
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