Ask in Faith

[Thompson, Darryl]

Ask in Faith 

     Let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is
like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. James 1:6  

     It is our privilege, our duty, to receive light from heaven, that
we may perceive the wiles of Satan, and obtain strength to resist his
power. Provision has been made for us to come into close connection with
Christ and to enjoy the constant protection of the angels of God. Our
faith must reach within the veil, where Jesus has entered for us. We
must lay hold with firmer grasp on the unfailing promises of God. We
must have faith that will not be denied, faith that will take hold of
the unseen, faith that is steadfast, immovable. Such faith will bring
the blessing of heaven to our souls. The light of the glory of God that
shines in the face of Christ may shine upon us, and be reflected upon
all around, so that it can be truly said of us, "Ye are the light of the
world." And it is this connection of the soul with Christ, and this
alone, that can bring light to the world. Were it not for this
connection, the earth would be left in utter darkness. . . . The deeper
the surrounding gloom, the brighter should shine out the light of
Christian faith and Christian example.  

     The fact that unbelief prevails, that iniquity is increasing all
around us, should not cause our faith to grow dim or our courage to
waver. . . . If we will but seek God with all our hearts, if we will
work with that same determined zeal, and believe with that unyielding
faith, the light of heaven will shine upon us, even as it shone upon the
devoted Enoch.  

     Oh that I could impress upon all the importance of exercising faith
moment by moment, and hour by hour! We are to live the life of faith;
for "without faith it is impossible to please God." Our spiritual
strength depends upon our faith.

>From My Life Today - Page 8