“That is why I am suffering as I am. Yet this is no cause for shame, because I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him until that day.” 2Timothy 1:12.
Today in the world there is faithlessness, unbelief, disobedience, and all as a response to God and not believing in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. In the Gospel of John, Chapter 3, verses 16-18, it is written: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.”
As Believers we are to strive to do the work of the Lord with the assistance of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit’s job when active in us, will bring about a conviction regarding sin, righteousness, and judgement.” John 16: 8 (NASB) “I appeal to you therefore , brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. Be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable, and perfect.” Romans 12:1-2.
Billy Graham once said “ We are to make it our goal to become more like Christ, by refusing to let sin have it’s way in our lives, but to pursue instead that which is pure and good in the sight of God.” For the word of God tells us “Everything that I command you, you shall be careful to do. You shall not add to it or take away from it.” Deuteronomy 12:32. The sanctification process in our lives will begin once we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We must renew our minds and allow the work of the Holy Spirit to begin to set us apart and help us to be holy, just as our God is Holy. 1 Peter 1:16.
What we believe has a profound affect on those around us, especially those in our families. According to Acts 16: 30-31, it list the account of a jailer who believed in Christ. “He then brought them out and asked, ‘Sirs, what must I do to be saved?’ They replied, ‘Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.'” This narrative highlights the transformative power of belief in Christ, offering salvation not only to the individual, but extending salvation to the entire household through faith. What have you believed?
The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, emphasizes the significance of faith in Christ for justification. In Romans 3:22-24, he writes: “This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Here, Paul underscores the universal nature of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, emphasizing that it is a gift accessible …to all who believe!
Prayer
Merciful Father,
May you move upon the heart of those who are in need of your saving grace. May the Holy Spirt draw those in need of your love and acceptance, as we petition the Throne of Grace for mercy. Please open their eyes to see the loving sacrifice you provided us all in the gift of your dear Son, Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. (John 3:16) In Jesus Name! Amen.