Reading through the book of Luke today brought to mind something we see numerous times in the Gospel...the preeminence of faith! Faith is to believe and trust what we know to be true. All of the Christian life centers upon faith. Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). The just shall live their life by faith (Romans 1:17). We are saved by God's grace through our faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). And here is the encouraging word for the day...faith can increase within us through the hearing of the Word of God (Romans 10:17). It is in hearing the truth about Jesus Christ that faith is awakened in us. This leads to a question...Do you want more faith? Ultimately we know faith is a gift from God but to know this gift is realized through hearing the truth about Christ is great encouragement. You can receive the gift of faith if you will. For some this will mean a new relationship with Christ. For others this will mean renewal and a deeper walk with God than ever known before. What will your answer be to the invitation? Will you have greater faith in God? Then read the Word! Hear the Word of God and let the truth of Jesus Christ change your heart and grow your faith!
Take some time to open the word of God during this Lenten season and watch your faith grow!
James
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