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PLEASING HIM


Text: Hebrews 11:6 


 *But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.* 


All things (yourself inclusive) were created to give pleasure to God.


Revelation  4:11 says *Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.* 


All of God's creations are giving glory to Him in their different courses. The sun, moon, stars, waters, mountains, trees and everything created are all giving glory to God. Psalms 148.


But the question is; is man that was created in the image of God giving glory to God?

Are you bringing pleasure to the Father?


Very expressly, Hebrews 11:6 says it is impossible for you to please God without faith. So *if pleasing God is your target as a child of God, then,  faith is a commodity you can't afford to play with.* 


The new living translation explains our text better- Hebrews 11:6, 

You can never please God without faith, without depending on Him. Anyone who wants to come to God must believe that there is a God and that He rewards those who sincerely look for Him.


Hence, faith is explained thus:


1. *Depending on God.* This is total and absolute reliance on God and none other.


2. *Must believe there's God:* In theory, many people believe there is God. But practically, not many know what it means to believe in God. Your trust in God for every day living will show your belief in God.


3. *He is a rewarder:* God doesn't owe anyone. He is a faithful rewarder. 


You were created to bring God pleasure. Do a sincere examination of your life, is your life really giving God pleasure?


Nothing displeases God like a man who lacks faith in Him. It's indeed an error to doubt the capability of the creator of the whole universe. It's not just a huge error, It's a huge disservice done to oneself.



 *PRAYER FOCUS* 


1. Father Lord, give me the grace to constantly  grow in my walk of faith with you in Jesus name. 


2. Father Lord,  strengthen my heart to always trust in you even when situations around me are not favourable. 


 *Bible Reading* 

 Hebrews 11:1-6.


 *CHRIST IMAGE ASSEMBLY* 

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