(John 1:18, NLT)
Eventually, our true beliefs can be translated through our actions. I have a friend that believes God wants those who "have" to reach out to the "have nots" of this world. My friend has seen the needs and in the next few weeks will leave the comfort of the western world and go to the greatest poverty-stricken area of the world.
John described Jesus Christ as the "Son, who is himself God." In other words, the Creator of the universe, who has a power beyond human comprehension identified with the need of humanity as "God with us."
Do you and I believe that God is with us? Do our actions translate that belief?The author of Hebrews describes our response to our belief:
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
So we may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them. (Hebrews 13: 5-9, NKJ)
We need to unpack the verses in order to actively respond with living faith:
Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have: Be content.
For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
So we may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?": Do not fear.
Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct: Let your faith rule your conduct.
Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines. For it is good that the heart be established by grace, not with foods which have not profited those who have been occupied with them: Stay firm in your belief of Jesus Christ, God with us. Let grace rule your heart.
Learning with you to respond to Christ with living faith,
Shalom,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2008 All Rights Reserved)
