Notes taken from: “1000 Bible Readings,” by F. E. Marsh.

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AT THE BEACH

“Faith keeps the person who keeps the faith.”

I don’t know if you have heard that before.

How do you define FAITH? I read this definition: “Faith may be defined as saying ‘YES’ to the Saviour.”

Here are several people who said “YES” to the Lord Jesus Christ and received what they wanted.

A.  THE BLIND MAN

He gave the “YES” of faith to the ability to the Lord Jesus Christ.

B.  THE DISCIPLES

What did the disciples say? They said “YES LORD,” to the Lord’s question of teaching.

Keeping the FAITH at all times

C.  THE SYROPHENICIAN WOMAN

What was her reply? She said, “YES LORD,” to His designation of “dog”.

D.  MARTHA

Martha said “YES, LORD,” to the word of the Lord Jesus Christ.

E.  PETER

Peter said “YES, LORD,” to His question of love.

F.  JOHN

John said, “YES, LORD, COME,” to His announcement of His Second Coming.

G.  THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS OUR EXAMPLE. What did He say? He said “YES FATHER,” to the will of the Father.

What is obedience? Obedience is the “YES” of faith to the Word of God, as we find it in the Bible. When we say “YES” in fulfilling the conditions of the Lord’s promises, He says “YES” to the prayer of our requests.

“Christian, keep the faith, but not from others.”

We want to encourage one another to do that until the Lord Jesus Christ returns.