“FAITH.”
Do you know, little reader, what faith is? When Papa goes away to his work, telling you he will bring you some candy when he comes home in the evening, you believe just what he says. You trust Papa’s word and know he will not disappoint you. You have not seen the candy yet, but you know it will come because Papa says so. This is faith—simply believing.
Jesus tells you that He will give you eternal life if you believe in Him. Can you not believe His words just as you do the words of your father or mother? When you feel your lost, guilty condition, and your need of a Saviour, you have only to put your trust in Him—have faith in the One who died for you—and salvation is yours. “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved.” Acts 16:3131And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. (Acts 16:31).
“But after you know Jesus as your Saviour and have faith in Him for the salvation of your soul, He wants you to trust Him for everything else. “Trust in the Lord,” He says. “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.” Ps. 55:22.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea I will help thee; yea I will uphold ‘thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Ise. 41:10.
Yes, we ought to have faith in God at all times, no matter what our sorrows or troubles may be. He will send only what is best, and we can be sure that He will always take care of us.
ML 04/12/1903