Faith may be difficult to define, but when it has the freedom to be active, it’s difficult to deny its existence. A distinctive attribute of faith is that it cannot be defeated by evil’s attempt to nullify God’s purpose for you. Faith does not deny the challenge each day may present, but faith listens to the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidance for staying true and loyal to Christ Jesus.
An essential attribute of faith is its readiness to acknowledge evil’s existence and its influence that each believer must face. Jesus recognized these powerful forces as he ministered to those before him each day.
Faith builds a bridge to the realities and complexities that comprise our character that God desires to redeem. Faith builds confidence in God's word that gives us strength to face whatever struggles come our way. Faith helps us trust in the presence of Christ Jesus to direct our pathway. So always cherish your faith as a valuable treasure.
Remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
~1 Thessalonians 1:3 English Standard Version
Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong. Do all your work in love.
~2 Corinthians 16:13-14 Good News Bible
_____________
Subscribe to the Attitudes Answers podcast on
your favorite podcast platform to hear this and other 2-minute features 3 days
every week.
No comments:
Post a Comment