Only Believe

Faith, Faith, Faith. You can never have too much faith. It is the foundational element of the Christian life. We come into relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. In order to maintain that relationship, we have to live and walk by faith. Even so, it is hard at times to believe and trust in God’s presence, peace, and power.

But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole. Luke 8:50 (KJV)

The man’s daughter had already succumbed to death, but Jesus challenged him to continue to believe. The same applies to us today. Because situations in our lives can become difficult, we can think that God will not come to our aid or rescue.

We have to remember that God is faithful and deserves our trust. If we can only believe, even after a situation worsens, we will experience His presence and peace. Regardless of what you are facing today, ONLY BELIEVE.

Prayer of the Week:

 “I thank you that your command to believe will always produce results. Help me to remember this truth. Amen.”

The Holiness of God

We live in a world that consistently tells us to act, think, and feel any way we want to. The world says be yourself, live for yourself, and do not let anyone tell you otherwise. However, those that will become followers of God by Christ know that this mindset cannot be the dominating force in one’s life.  Many individuals claim that message of Jesus Christ was love and that we should not focus on one’s activities but one’s beliefs. These things are partially true.

Jesus did come to demonstrate to us the love of God; however, He came to save men from sin. This shows us that there are certain things that God considers immoral or wrong; that is, sin. Jesus came to save us from sins that we will no longer live in sin, regardless of the nature of it. We cannot forget the holiness of God because of the love and mercy He provides to us.

Above it stood the seraphims: each one hadsix wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. 3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. Isaiah 6:2-3 (KJV)

In heaven, the angels that are before the throne of God consistently declare His holiness.  And if God is holy, His desire for us is to be like Him. Reflecting God’s holiness does not rob us of fun or freedom in this life, but it does mean that whatever we do should not be an offense to God.

Remember His holiness. As His children, we can reflect His holiness because of the grace, peace, and strength that He provides through the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer of the Week:

“I know God that you are holy. It is because of your holiness that I can trust your will for my life. I thank you that you will always remain the same. Amen.”