Living Our Faith

“For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith.” (Romans 1:17)

The type of faith described in the Bible can transform your life, and enable you to enjoy a close, personal relationship with God. Faith can offer freedom from worry, doubt and fear. It can bring strength, hope and wisdom in the face of problems and challenges.

No one wrote more books of the New Testament than the apostle Paul. Through them we get a clear picture of the role faith plays in genuine Christianity.

Paul had his share of trials after becoming a Christian. More than once he was unjustly thrown into prison for his beliefs and preaching. He experienced shipwrecks and attacks, and opposition from those he tried to help. He was familiar with pain and weariness, loss of sleep, lack of food, water, shelter and even clothing. You can find a list of various trials he endured in 2 Corinthians 11:23-27.

What did all these unpleasant events make of Paul? A depressed, discouraged, defeated individual? No! In Philippians 4:11-12, we see that Paul was a very positive person, one who navigated difficult times with a triumphant faith, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.”

Paul could handle all these challenges and more because he had faith in Jesus Christ. He wrote, “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:13)  And he knew the God he served would make all things work out for good in his life. (Romans 8:28)

Living a Christian life will be filled with difficulties. We don't leave God at church, nor do we leave Him at home. Unlike society's idea that God and religion don't belong in the public sphere, Christians believe and understand that their lives include all they are in Jesus Christ.

As God's redeemed children, we live life with the understanding that we take Jesus with us everywhere we go and include Him in everything we do and say. He is the One who guides our plans and gives us purpose in our lives, whether at home, in church, at work, at school, and in politics; wherever He might lead us to be a witness of God's grace, love, and forgiveness in Christ.

We are redeemed from the power of Sin and Death by Jesus Christ. We have the hope and sure promise of the forgiveness of sins and eternal life with God by faith in Jesus, no matter what happens to us in this world. We are held in the very palm of God's hand, and have the power of His Word and Spirit living in us in each moment of our lives so that we can boldly live our faith in any and all circumstances of life. We take courage, and have peace and joy, in God's promise to be with us, to support us in our lives of faith, and to shield us from every snare that the Evil One would set to take us away from God's love in Christ.

In Jesus, we are strengthened each day to boldly live as the people of God, sharing the Word boldly and faithfully so that others might hear and believe, and be saved.

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