Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Substance, Hebrews 11:1, acquisition

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

Hebrews 11:1 (AMP)
Now faith is the assurance (title deed, confirmation) of things hoped for (divinely guaranteed), and the evidence of things not seen [the conviction of their reality—faith comprehends as fact what cannot be experienced by the physical senses].

SUBSTANCE
  202 ʾôwn (1), ability, power; wealth
  1952 hôwn (7), wealth
  2428 chayil (7), wealth; virtue; valor; strength
  3426 yêsh (1), there is
  3581 kôach (1), force, might; strength
  7075 qinyân (4), acquisition, purchase
  7399 rᵉkûwsh (11), property
  3776 ŏusia (1), wealth, property, possessions
  5223 huparxis (1), property, possessions
  5224 huparchŏnta (1), property or possessions
  5287 hupŏstasis (1), essence; assurance
Strong, J. (1997). New Strong’s guide to Bible words (electronic ed.). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.


A story of faith
In 1993 an individual age 21 with zero faith lost his job of about $7 per hour was overcome with great weight on his shoulders of having to look for work again.  Following year got a hold of the peace Jesus offered (Matthew 11:28) and from then the journey of faith took off.  

In 2021 the same individual's job ended with a salary 5 times more than 1993.  Yet, this time the individual has such sweet sleep (Proverbs 3:24) with a substance of faith, a title deed, the assurance, the acquired acquisition, a divine guarantee of evidence in God's principles simply work.  And by faith the individual found work again for practicing ancient Biblical principles that stand the test of time. 

2 Thessalonians 1:3 (KJV) 
We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth; 

James 2:5 (NKJV) 
Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?



1 John 4:19 (KJV) 
We love him, because he first loved us. 

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