March 26, 2025 – Making a Name for Yourself
Romans 4:20-22
Sermon: 2303 How to Repair a Broken Faith, Part 1
Pray Over This
“He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. And therefore ‘it was accounted to him for righteousness.’”
Romans 4:20-22
Ponder This
What were the people in Babel trying to do? They were seeking to make themselves a name. Genesis 11:4 says, “Let us make a name for ourselves.” Those people failed miserably. Does anybody know the names of any of the people who built that tower? But God said to Abram, “I will give you a name” (Genesis 17:5, author’s paraphrase), and the name Abraham is revered throughout the entire world.
Many live with a “Tower of Babel” mentality, trying to make a name for themselves. You can’t do that—you have to hear from God. Faith is not rooted in human will. And the success of your Christian life is going to be measured by your faith. Matthew 9:29 says, “According to your faith let it be to you.” Not according to your feelings, fame, fortune, friends, fate, but according to your faith.
Once you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, how do you live the Christian life? By trying? No, by trusting. The Christian life is lived by faith. We do not trust God and live by faith when we are trying to make a name for ourselves. We must trust the name of God given to us in Jesus Christ.
- What does it look like to live by faith daily? When have you had to live by faith?
- Do you feel like your faith is weak or strong? Explain. How can you seek God to grow your faith?
Practice This
Confess to God how you have struggled to live by faith.
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