Faith - The Source Of Knowledge - Confirmation of Progress Part 06 The test of success in faith lies in our actions. Faith that is not backed by the conviction of our deed s is a leaky boat for crossing the river of life. Sometimes we know our own faith only when presented with tests; then we must act on the courage of our beliefs. When we act in accordance with high ideals, we earn God's grace to progress further. Experience in spiritual endeavor confers knowledge; practice earns grace.
"An individual who has faith in God must put his faith into practice. By believing in God and yet by ignoring God's utterances and commands, you are contradicting yourselves. Faith is not a clock that is worn outside for deceiving others" Baba Experience Of the Lord's grace grants the certainty of self realization. When the caterpillar of faith is transformed into the butterfly of knowledge, there is no further room for doubt. Once the nectar of divinity is tasted, there is no hunger for the bitter fruits of the world. "Do not waver or doubt when once you are convinced. Seek to understand and satisfy yourself. After that, do not be misled. When the sun is over your head, there will be no shadow; similarly, when faith is steady in your head, it should not cast any shadow of doubt" Baba God can be known as surely as day follows night. Divine vision is more real than the experience of this transient world. Life changes constantly; God alone is unchanging. Only a life based on divine principles truly rests upon a solid foundation. "Faith in God is the secure foundation on which hope has yo be built. The faith has to be stable and strong. The feeling that God will come to our rescue has to be vivid and vital, motivating and activating all that we do or speak or think" Baba Faith grants us our true freedom. Holding fast to the divine will, we release our hold on fear and anxiety. God guides us through the maze of life. The Lord's voice is heard in the stillness of the heart; for his voice is our own voice; his strength is the strength of our faith and courage. Our own divine self, God within, grants success. "Rely on the Lord within and discover inexhaustable reinforcements of courage within each heart. The final victory is for those who have faith in the invincible atma, their reality" Baba Continued..Faith - The Source Of Knowledge - Realization of the Goal Part 07
