Hello Friends,
First of all I would like to tell you how amazing it is to be saved, and to know that I have a reserved seat in the kingdom of God. This happiness that I possess is from the faith that I have in things that I cannot see. Many unhappy humans will criticize people for having this type of confidence about something that no one can really put their finger on. However, I have seen firsthand where faith in the father can get you, and how much someone’s life can improve once they begin living for Christ.
First of all I would like to tell you how amazing it is to be saved, and to know that I have a reserved seat in the kingdom of God. This happiness that I possess is from the faith that I have in things that I cannot see. Many unhappy humans will criticize people for having this type of confidence about something that no one can really put their finger on. However, I have seen firsthand where faith in the father can get you, and how much someone’s life can improve once they begin living for Christ.
Disclaimer – When I say living for God, in no way am I referring to the people
who have only said the prayer. I’m talking about the people who actually LIVE for
God by growing in Him and by being an example of God for others.
Being an Example: With having the gift that every person can receive, (Jew
and Gentile alike), it would be a sin for us to hide the light of God. However,
many people act as though the only way to spread God’s word is by preaching to
people. The only problem with this is that most people don’t want to be
preached to about this subject, (Especially if they see that you’re
hypocritical). Believe it or not, sometimes simply living a life in reflection
of the Father is more effective than preaching to people.
This takes me to my next
point; actions speak louder than words. It’s a fact. So, if you want to be effective
in serving Christ, then you need to make sure that you are living the type of
life that God would have you live. 1 Peter 2:12 states – “Having your
conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as
evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in
the day of visitation.”
Don’t get me wrong, it is
wonderful when you get the chance to witness to someone. But, if you are truly
living a life for Christ, and are a good example of him, then people should be
able to see that something is different about you. Then the people who would be
willing to change will be curious because they’ll see that there is something
special about you. What they’ll see about you that’s different is – 1: You will
be more smiley and happy, 2: you’re conversations will be positive and
uplifting, 3: You won’t have piercings and tattoos all over your body, and 4: Your
mannerism will be different.
Titus 2:6-7 says – “Young
men likewise exhort to be sober minded. In all things shewing thyself a pattern
of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity.” These
things are all obvious indicators that you are different. And, the closer we
get to God’s will for our life, is the farther we will be from the ways of the
world.
In Christ,
Noah Brewster
