God knew that because of the
wisdom of the world, people would not believe in Him. Therefore, He used the
absurdity of preaching to bring eternal life to those humble enough to listen
and to believe (1 Corinthians 1:21; 1 John 5:13). The law could not justify anyone, but those who
believe that Jesus Christ is God who came in the flesh, will be justified
through this truth (Acts 13:39).
Despisers of God sometimes wonder about the truth; yet they will perish in the
end, because they were not humble enough to believe God’s Word declared to them
by God’s Saints (Acts 13:41).
The idols of greed, lust, worry and addiction blind the minds of those who do not believe in Jesus. They prevent them from seeing the light of the gospel of Christ, even though the image of our God through the life of Christ should illuminate God’s Truth to them
(2 Corinthians 4:4). It is only by the grace of God that we can believe, and by this belief
are saved (Acts 15:11; 16:31).
When we accept that God raised Jesus up from the dead, His spotless purity is
imputed into our account (Romans 3:22; 4:24). Now, we are dead in Christ, but also live in Him as He lives within us
(Romans
6:8; Colossians 3:3).
Many Believers not only live in Christ, but also suffer for His sake (Philippians 1:29). They received the Word of God, not as if it came from any person, but straight from God Himself. God’s Truth worked in them so effectively that they believe God even if they have to die for this belief (1 Thessalonians 2:13). Through their example of holy, just and righteous behavior, people everywhere know without a doubt that they sincerely believe that Jesus died and rose again (1 Thessalonians 2:10; 1 Timothy 1:16). They have the assurance that they will also be with God for eternity, even if they have to pass through the veil of death first (1 Thessalonians 1:7, 4:14).
Many Believers not only live in Christ, but also suffer for His sake (Philippians 1:29). They received the Word of God, not as if it came from any person, but straight from God Himself. God’s Truth worked in them so effectively that they believe God even if they have to die for this belief (1 Thessalonians 2:13). Through their example of holy, just and righteous behavior, people everywhere know without a doubt that they sincerely believe that Jesus died and rose again (1 Thessalonians 2:10; 1 Timothy 1:16). They have the assurance that they will also be with God for eternity, even if they have to pass through the veil of death first (1 Thessalonians 1:7, 4:14).
Without faith, no one can ever please God; but if anyone comes to God, it is because they believe that He is and that He rewards everyone who diligently seeks Him (Hebrews 11:6). These authentic Believers do not draw back from living and proclaiming God’s truth; and their belief is what saves their soul (Hebrews 10:39; John 3:16-18). God’s exceedingly great power is given to everyone who believes in Jesus (Ephesians 1:19). Jesus is glorified in all of His authentic Believers. People admire and believe in Christ, because they see Him living in and through us (2 Thessalonians 1:10).
We are living in the end
times. God is sending strong delusion into the world, so that people who turned
their hearts against Him will now believe Satan’s lie (2
Thessalonians 2:11). They disdain the
marriage vows and forbid people to eat certain food, which God created for
every one to enjoy. God is the Savior of all men, and especially those who
believe in Christ and trust in the living God as we labor and suffer reproach
in His name (1 Timothy 4:10).
Those who believe and who know Jesus as the truth receive His good and perfect
gifts with gratitude filling our hearts (1 Timothy 4:3).
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, many people
reject You; but to those who believe, You are our precious corner stone of the
building, which God is making without hands (1 Peter 2:7;2 Corinthians 5:1). Believing and hoping in the one God, who raised You
from the grave, is the first step in the salvation process, but even the demons
believe in You and tremble at Your greatness (James 2:19; 1 Peter 1:21). God also calls us to surrender our will to His and
to love Him with all of our heart, soul, strength and mind
(Luke 10:27). Then, we will dwell
as Your Body in the earth. By our love for one another, others will see and
believe in You as well (1 John 3:23; John 13:35). Thought for the Day:
Don’t believe everything you hear, but align it with God’s Word first, because many deceiving spirit’s are rampant in our world today. - 1 John 4:1
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