God speaks today Saturday | February 17, 2024

Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. (Habakkuk 2:4)
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:17)
Charles Spurgeon

The just shall live by faith

The author believes in God and trusts in Him completely, even in the face of death. They recognize that living by faith is safer and happier than living by feelings or works. They cling to Jesus and receive everything from Him. Even the most righteous have to live this way, so the author, being a poor sinner, trusts in God entirely. They will stick to this to the end. Read more...


Cross Reference

But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. (Galatians 3:11)
Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith. (Habakkuk 2:4)
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:17)
But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; (Romans 3:21)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : May my faith in the LORD never diminish. I love you my god
What a beautiful comment, Enrique! Maintaining our faith in the Lord is essential, as it says in Romans 1:17 "For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed by faith and for faith, as it is written: BUT THE JUSTUSH WILL LIVE BY FAITH." It is through our faith that we receive eternal life. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, living by faith in Christ is a safe and happy thing. May your love for God continue to grow and strengthen your faith every day. Blessings!
Carlos A. Borja Flores: As Dr. Spurgeon expresses it very well: To live by faith is safer and happier than to live by feelings or by works. Living clinging to Jesus, and receiving everything from Him, is something sweet and sacred. Amen
What a beautiful comment, Carlos! It is true, living by faith in Jesus gives us security and happiness, as Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional. In Habakkuk 2:4 we are also reminded that "The righteous will live by his faith." Clinging to Jesus and totally depending on Him fills us with peace and guides us along a sacred path. May our life be based on faith in Christ, receiving everything from Him with gratitude. Amen! Thanks for sharing your reflection!
Ana arenas mora 🇨🇱: May my faith be restored to you, my God, day by day to continue breathing. Thank you Lord for so much.
What a beautiful prayer, Ana 🇨🇱! It is wonderful to want our faith in God to be restored day by day, because as Romans 1:17 reminds us, "BUT THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL LIVE BY FAITH." Faith is like the breath of our soul, it keeps us firm and confident in the Lord. May your heart continue to find in God the strength and sustenance for each day. God bless you abundantly! Thank you for sharing your devotion!
Francisco Diaz S.: WHO DOES NOT HAVE FAITH DOES NOT HAVE GOD, they are lost in a labyrinth trying to guess what the exit is.- Jesus Christ is the way of truth and life.
What a powerful reflection, Francisco! It is true that faith is the bond that unites us to God, as you rightly mention. Jesus Christ Himself taught us in John 14:6 that He is "the way, the truth, and the life." Without faith in Him, we find ourselves lost, as in a labyrinth with no clear exit. May our faith in Jesus Christ be firm and guide us through any confusion or uncertainty. Thank you for sharing such a profound truth! May God continue to strengthen you in your faith!
Rogelio: I appropriate the faith of Christ, because mine is smaller than a mustard seed!
What a humble and sincere statement, Rogelio. It is comforting to remember that even a small faith, like a mustard seed, can be enough if we appropriate faith in Christ. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, living by clinging to Jesus and fully trusting Him sustains and strengthens us. In Matthew 17:20, Jesus himself compares faith to the size of a mustard seed, showing its transformative power. May your faith in Christ continue to grow and be your solid foundation. God bless you and strengthen you in your walk of faith!
Romann Darío : How good it is to understand that Faith is living in and through Christ, it is pleasing the Father God and it is with this exercise of Faith that we become more and more like Him.
What a beautiful reflection, Romann Darío. Indeed, faith connects us with Christ, allows us to please God and transforms us into his image. As Charles Spurgeon mentions, living by faith in Jesus is safer and happier than relying on our own merits. In Galatians 2:20, the apostle Paul reminds us that it is Christ who lives in us, and it is through that faith in Him that we are transformed. May your life increasingly reflect the image of Christ as you lean on your faith in Him. God bless you and continue to strengthen you in your walk of faith!
Ruth Vives.: The righteous in faith also loves humanity.
What a beautiful truth you have shared, Ruth Vives. Genuine faith, the faith that sustains us in Christ, leads us to love humanity with the love that He has given us. That connection with God through faith transforms us to reflect His love and compassion toward others. In Galatians 5:6 we are reminded that "what counts is faith working through love." May your faith in Christ continue to manifest in love towards those around you, being a reflection of the love and grace of God. Thank you for sharing this beautiful perspective! God bless you and guide you in your loving faith!