Hebrews 11:6: "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him."
I like this verse. It is direct, clear, concise, and understandable. In no uncertain terms the writer asserts the necessity of faith in pleasing God, in drawing near to Him and receiving reward for our reliance upon His grace.
It is kind of like an electrical outlet. No matter how strong or how well built a lamp, if it is not plugged into the outlet then it will never shine no matter how much it may desire it. Only when the lamp is plugged in can it serve its purpose.
Similarly, only by faith can we be 'plugged in' to God. It is through faith that we can draw near to God for it is in this way that we are able to please God and to give Him the praise He so rightly deserves. Let us then praise God for faith and by it draw nearer to God!
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