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. (Hebrew 11:6)
The other
day I went to the market and I bought a watermelon. When it was cut open I
tasted it and I discovered it was not as sweet as I had hoped it would taste. A
few months back I had bought a full size watermelon and the taste was amazing. A
full size uncut watermelon looks inviting; and the memory of the rich pink
colour attracts us to buy the fruit.
You might
wonder what a watermelon has got to do with the subject of faith as analyzed in
Hebrews 11 verse 6. Well I will tell you. The verse above us tells us that when
we decide to come to God we must believe that God is. The watermelon is one
fruit that when it is in its uncut state the outside is still green. When you
want to buy a whole uncut watermelon you have to trust the fact that the one
you select will turn it to be like the uncut one displayed by the seller. Our
faith walk with God is one that we must embark on with the belief that God is
who he says He is.
It is this
expression of faith in God that attracts reward to us who follow him. Let me
ask you, when you have someone who follows you around with the intention of
going all the way with you. The person tells you that come what may he will
stand by you. The person clearly shows you that your mentorship is what he
lives for. Who would you remember to show favour to when opportunity presents
itself? I believe the answer is obvious. So how much more our God who says
unequivocally that he rewards them that diligently
seek him.
Notice the
key words in the verse. “For he that cometh to God must believe that
he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Diligence
in our pursuit in following God is the attractive force that guarantees our reward.
Beloved God is not one to be taken for a ride. Remember that God is not mocked.
Whatsoever a man sows that is what he will reap.
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