Followers
of the Savior need to live a life of devotion because of the fantastic new life
we have been given. The Scripture says: You
have come to Jesus, the one who mediates the new covenant between God and
people… Hebrews 12:24 (NLT). We are part of something big now and we must
let our faith continually grow larger. The world may make us seem small but we
can all maintain a gigantic faith. Strive to own a pure faith.
God’s family is a complete unit of one. It is very
important to encourage each other to be faithful. Paul wrote to his converts
and said: So we have been greatly encouraged in the midst of our
troubles and suffering, dear brothers and sisters, because you have remained
strong in your faith. 1 Thessalonians 3:7 (NLT). When our Christian friends are
suffering we must attempt to comfort them even if we are not good at it. They need
to know we are concerned.
The fact
that we are genuine in our faith is enough to lift the spirit of someone who is
down. The Bible continues: It gives
us new life to know that you are standing firm in the Lord. How we thank
God for you! 1 Thessalonians 3:8-9 (NLT). One of the beautiful facets God
polishes is our faith, because it brings Him glory. Comforting our friends
shows them we really believe. The glory of God’s plan is seen when we remain
rock-solid in our faith.
Transformation
is the miracle that has happened to a Christian. It begins for us when we ask
Jesus to save us and become the Lord of our life. Spirit of Jesus then rules
our life from with-in our soul. A real believer is continually changing for the
better. Of course the Devil never stops testing us and trying to make us fail
our Lord. With the help of the Spirit we can stay firmly committed to Jesus.
This brings glory to God.
All of
creation is real because of the glory that is God. We rejoice because: God has given us great and precious
promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and
escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires. 2 Peter 1:4. The
promises of God give us strength to remain in the faith. As we stay busy
serving the Lord our commitment becomes stronger. It is possible to escape this
world.
Christians
have value because the Spirit is living in them. We could not be used to build
God’s temple if we had no value. Paul said: Don’t
you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit
of God lives in you?... For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. 1
Corinthians 3:16-17 (NLT). The fact that we can be used by the Almighty as
part of His new creation should be thrilling to us. Always Remain in Faith.
