Jeremiah 48:10 – “A curse on anyone who is lax in doing the Lord’s work!  A curse on anyone who keeps from carrying out his destruction!”

As I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word of God today, thoughts about the foundation of faith filled my mind with the matter of faith!

Faith, in the context and definition of trust, is essential in life and our relationship with God.  This faith is total trust, total reliance, and total surrender.  Hebrews 11 is a vivid reminder not so much of exploits as of confidence in God.  They trusted God with their all.  We focus on the deeds, and God focuses on the faith, the trust, and total investment in Him.

Jeremiah 48:10 is arresting.  “Cursed is the one who does the work of Yahweh with a slack hand, and cursed be the one who restrains his sword from blood.” This speaks of Faith, as reflected in total confidence and total investment.

The fuel and foundation of faith are revealed in Hebrews 11:27 – “By faith he (Moses) left Egypt (a type of sin or the old man or system), not fearing the rage of the king; FOR He endured, AS (by) SEEING Him who is unseen.”   He saw the Finished Work!  He saw the God who IS.   His faith was fueled by His vision (revelation) of God!

Hebrews 12:1-2 is not speaking of a crowd on the other side watching what we do, but instead of our reminder (example) of a life of total trust.  God’s part is to give us historical factual reminders to anchor us.  Our part is to pay attention to how we think, act, and live.  Focus on His provision and receive His strength to endure.  How do we endure?   By fixing our eyes on Jesus!  See the Cross and all He did there!  Embrace the resurrection.

The foundation of contentment is seen in Hebrews 13:5 – “I will NEVER desert you, NOR will I forsake you.” The timeless and changeless Christ is our anchor.  (Hebrews 13:8).

Without faith, it is impossible to please God.  It is not what we do that moves His heart, but our trust.  Trust is demonstrated.  The fruit of trust is visible in our thoughts, words, and deeds.  Unless we see Him, we will waver.  If we see Him, we will stand.

May your day be established on the foundation of faith!