An Unfinished Work of Art--Foundation of Faith

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Messiah Yeshua:” Philippians 1: 6

Foundation of Faith
Part 1 of 5

To express his confidence in the Philippian “fellowship in the gospel”, Paul used the word “peitho” which is a primary verb meaning “to convince”. Certainly, he was secure in mutual fellowship from the beginning of their relationship. Yet, there is a deeper, underlying foundation for that fellowship I wish to discuss.

The writer of Hebrews says in 11: 6, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to YHVH must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him”.

The confidence of the apostle was strong and certain concerning human fellowship because his faith was even stronger in the Divine foundation supporting that relationship. I share an equal reliance of inward certainty in the validity of HIS Word. I write according to the confidence poured forth by YHVH through the prophet Isaiah.

He quotes Father in 55: 10-11. "For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, and do not return there, but water the earth, and make it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower and bread to the eater, so shall My Word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”

It is this confidence in YHVH I wish to impart to my readers. In what appears to be the last few years before the return of Messiah, it is imperative we grab hold of HIS confidence. More than any other time in human history we need to strengthen our faith, thereby building confidence in Messiah and HIS pure Word. Our choice will determine whether we incur reward or suffer loss.

When we go through trials and endure suffering for the cause of Messiah Yeshua, or even become companions with those that are so treated, we will have great reward. So, I say as the writer of Hebrews in 10: 35, “Therefore, do not cast away your confidence”.

It's just yet a little while that we must endure. Then, Messiah will come quickly with the sound of a trumpet. Then, we will reign with HIM in Jerusalem for a thousand years, then into eternity. So, have faith, my friend, as the writer of Hebrews says in 10: 38. “Now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him."

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