Walk by Faith

2 Corinthians 5:7

"Walk by Faith"

 "We walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7).

What does it take to walk by faith?

The following are notes from a devotion by Charles Stanley in his book God's Purpose for your Life.

1.  A personal relationship with Jesus

An intimate, daily walk with Christ.

2.  A commitment to obey God

No matter what my doubts, fears or feelings

3.  Trust God's timing 

His timetable is different from mine.

4.  Live what I believe

I need a lifestyle of choosing what would honor Jesus daily.

page 363, Charles Stanley, God's Purpose for your Life

Always with me

 2  Timothy 4:17

"Always with me"

"The Lord stood with me and strengthened me" (2 Timothy 4:17)

"No one supported me, but all deserted me" (2 Timothy 4:16)

This is why we are always admonished by the scripture to put our trust fully in God, alone.

Even if no one understands my struggles, or others leave me, God is with me.

People close to Paul deserted him.  He sat in prison, facing a death sentence.  But God never let him down or deserted him.