Habakkuk<\/strong> cried out from the watchtower. Violence and spoiling filled the land. The law was disobeyed, yet judgment did not go forth. The wicked compassed the righteous. Then the Lord answered from His holy temple.<\/p>\n \u201cBehold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.\u201d<\/strong> (Habakkuk 2:4 KJV)<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n This was the word that came to the prophet. A word of life. A declaration of how the righteous would endure until the appointed time. Not by strength. Not by human intellect. By faith<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The soul that sins finds no standing. Only the just find life. Life sustained by faith<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Faith is assurance. Conviction. Substance<\/strong>. The evidence of things not seen. Never a feeling, nor a wish but a spiritual reality<\/em>. Not by sight. Not by reason.<\/p>\n So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.<\/em> (Romans 10:17 KJV)<\/p>\n The just live by the Word of God<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Apostle Paul declared this in Rome<\/strong>. The righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith<\/strong>. As it is written, \u201cThe just shall live by faith.\u201d<\/em> The wrath of God is revealed against ungodliness. Mercy is revealed to the faithful.<\/p>\n Abraham believed God<\/strong>. It was counted to him for righteousness. He staggered not at the promise of God. Strength came through faith.<\/p>\n In the beginning, God spoke<\/strong> worlds into existence. By faith, the worlds were framed by the word of God.<\/strong> Things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Faith perceives the invisible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The shield of faith<\/strong> quenches fiery darts of the wicked. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. He that comes to God must believe that He is. He must believe that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.<\/p>\n Faith moves mountains.<\/strong> Faith commands the sun to stand still. Faith shuts the mouths of lions. Faith quenches fire. Faith turns weakness into power<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The just walk in this faith through trials, temptations, troubles, and persecutions. The world sees trouble; the just see glory<\/strong>. The world sees lack; the just see provision<\/strong>. The world sees death; the just see resurrection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Christ is the Author and Finisher of faith. For the joy that was set before Him, He endured the cross. He despised the shame. He sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.<\/p>\n The just live by faith in God<\/strong>. The Son of God loved the church and gave Himself for it. To sanctify and cleanse it. To present it holy and without blemish.<\/p>\n \u201cI am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God\u2026\u201d<\/em> (Galatians 2:20 KJV)<\/p>\n No weapon formed against shall prosper. Every tongue that rises in judgment shall be condemned. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord.<\/p>\n The just stand fast and the just overcome the world.<\/p>\n For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.<\/em> (1 John 5:4 KJV)<\/p>\n Victory by faith<\/strong>. Through the life of faith.<\/p>\n LET US PRAY<\/strong><\/p>\n Lord, increase faith. Let life be lived by Your Word alone.<\/p>\n In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Just Shall Live by Faith Habakkuk cried out from the watchtower. Violence and spoiling filled the land. The law was disobeyed, yet judgment did not go forth. The wicked compassed the righteous. Then the Lord answered from His holy temple. \u201cBehold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.\u201d (Habakkuk 2:4 KJV) This was the word that came to the prophet. A word of life. A declaration of how the righteous would endure until the appointed time. Not by strength. Not by human intellect. By faith. The soul that sins finds no standing. Only the just find life. Life sustained by faith. Faith is assurance. Conviction. Substance. The evidence of things not seen. Never a feeling, nor a wish but a spiritual reality. Not by sight. Not by reason. So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17 KJV) The just live by the Word of God. Apostle Paul declared this in Rome. The righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith. As it is written, \u201cThe just shall live by faith.\u201d The wrath of God is revealed against ungodliness. Mercy is revealed to the faithful. Abraham believed God. It was counted to him for righteousness. He staggered not at the promise of God. Strength came through faith. In the beginning, God spoke worlds into existence. By faith, the worlds were framed by the word of God. Things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. Faith perceives the invisible. The shield of faith quenches fiery darts of the wicked. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. He that comes to God must believe that He is. He must believe that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Faith moves mountains. Faith commands the sun to stand still. Faith shuts the mouths of lions. Faith quenches fire. Faith turns weakness into power. The just walk in this faith through trials, temptations, troubles, and persecutions. The world sees trouble; the just see glory. The world sees lack; the just see provision. The world sees death; the just see resurrection. Christ is the Author and Finisher of faith. For the joy that was set before Him, He endured the cross. He despised the shame. He sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. The just live by faith in God. The Son of God loved the church and gave Himself for it. To sanctify and cleanse it. To present it holy and without blemish. \u201cI am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God\u2026\u201d (Galatians 2:20 KJV) No weapon formed against shall prosper. Every tongue that rises in judgment shall be condemned. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord. The just stand fast and the just overcome the world. For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. (1 John 5:4 KJV) Victory by faith. Through the life of faith. LET US PRAY Lord, increase faith. Let life be lived by Your Word alone. 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