The God Kind of Faith

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

The God kind of faith or Christian faith is more than mere belief. It is derived from knowledge of God's will and His truth. So, with that, there are things that people call faith, that are outside of God's way and will, and therefore is not faith, at least not Judeo Christian faith. It may be of another religion or philosophy.

But within Judaism and Christianity, there is a spectrum or ladder of faith; truth within greater truths; a matrix. From faith to faith and glory to glory we move until we just Are, and have our Being, even as God is, who can not get more glorious but is simply, I Am. This is biblical faith, though we that believe already Are now.  There is no need to climb rung by rung for whosoever will receive now that Jesus paid ALL. Just BE.

The Cross and its message is vital to Christianity now and forever. Part of that message is that it didn't HAVE to be. That is a truth often not taught or expounded on, for it is not a common revelation. It is seen in the life of Enoch. But first let's start with the faith of our Father Abraham.

Abraham had faith in God that no matter what, or how long it took God would deliver both himself and all of Creation and mankind. And so, he lived and moved by faith, not having yet seen that promise, such that even after death, he was delivered when Christ came, and died on the Cross. But he had to wait in Paradise. That sounds nice, but it was still a place of separation from God.

Now Enoch took his faith a step further. He did not wait on any specific appointed time, but seeing the Lord's deliverance of the world afar off, he received it immediately, grabbed a hold of it, and was instantly translated. What God will do for one, He can do for all. It only takes faith. Therefore, the Cross didn't have to happen. But too few will ever reach that kind of faith, so God's Goodness and Mercy stepped in, and cast the widest net whereby ALL men might be saved, the Cross.

Moses and Elijah are two others that did have the kind of faith Enoch had, and were instantly with the Lord. They were not separated from God. Though, Moses did actually die, leaving the possibility for his body and resting place to be disputed. (See Jude) But we know that he was caught up because he shows up in the transfiguration of Jesus on the mount.

Now we that are Christ's now, are crucified with Him and One with Him. Whereas Abraham waited, and seeing deliverance way off, received it after death, and Enoch seeing deliverance way off, received it immediately, there is even a greater faith that we that are alive now in Christ can and should have. It is one thing to wait for you and others to be rescued. It is quite another to not wait, but become the rescuers and saviors ourselves. We can BE those deliverers, those tens of thousands of saints, and save the whole wide world, WITH Jesus, causing some to believe, but whether they do or not, make a way for all to know and experience that Life is indeed Good, in THIS Life!

In this season, the truth that the Cross never HAD to physically happen, nor any of us sacrificing time, talent, and treasure, is the most essential message. When there is no offense, or when both offender and offended, are willing to repent, apologize, and cease offenses, and forgive, respectively, and reconcile, no sacrifice or cross is needed. But we must all be willing to sacrifice and give all, and our lives for the greatest good; the Love and betterment of one and all. We are to be just like Jesus who willing laid down His Life, to pick it back up again. He didn't have to do it. But thank God that He did.

Peace and keep the faith! (Tavis Smiley shout out!)

Habakkuk 2:4
...the just shall live by his faith.

Romans 1:17
...as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

Galatians 3:11
...for, The just shall live by faith.

Hebrews 10:38
Now the just shall live by faith...

Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Graced and Sent,

Yulanda K. - An astonishingly awesome Pastor right now! I so love you all.  I have a word from the Lord.