1 Chronicles 2: 18-55, 1 Chronicles 3, Romans 10, Romans 11: 1-10, Psalm 118: 1-16
Romans 10: 16-17 (ESV)
“But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.”
In verses 16 through 17 from Romans 10, Paul tells us not everyone will accept the teachings of Jesus Christ so we must be persistent in sharing our faith. The process of accepting salvation through faith in Jesus Christ is a process, and each one of us has a role in the process of saving someone. The Bible's words, inspired by the Holy Spirit, carry divine power, prompting responses from both the mind and heart. I heard the great evangelist Kenneth Hagin say sometimes you must hear the words of the Lord spoken over and over and over again for it to gain traction in your heart. The words of Father-God are powerful and can transform our lives, but even long-time believers can benefit from hearing the words the Gospel preached because faith is a continuous journey. What Gospel teachings might not make sense at one stage in our life, will make total sense in a different stage in our life. Our faith in Jesus Christ isn’t stagnant. Our faith is a growing and living plant that needs constant nourishment from the living water and food found the words in the Bible. I love that faith is partnership with Father-God, and it’s not just self-generated from within us. Father-God sent the Holy Spirit to guide us in strengthening our faith; he did not leave us alone to keep our faith strong on our own. But we must do our part and take the physical action to hear the word of the Bible preached and meditate on the word of the Lord on our own. I know when I’ve done this myself, my love for the Lord has strengthened so much that I feel surrounded by his love from the time I get up till I’m bed again ready to fall asleep.
If you enjoyed reading my thoughts on these Bible verses and you want to feel the love of the Lord in every waking moment of your life because of your faith in Jesus Christ, please pray this prayer out loud:
Heavenly Father, I want to give you my Life. Forgive me of all of my sins. Wash me in your blood. I believe in my heart You raised Jesus from the dead. I confess with my mouth Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive forgiveness by the blood of Jesus. I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
If you prayed that prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! Do yourself a favor and find and join a Holy Spirit filled, full Gospel, Bible-based church where you can hear the words of Father-God preached and experience signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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