July 27, 2016

Call it the faith factor. Without it, nothing works. With it, amazing possibilities unfold. "we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard." (Hebrews 4.2) 

Two people can hear the truth message of salvation. One simply hears it, and it accomplishes nothing in their life. Another hears it, believes and receives it in faith, and it is a life-changing experience. God's word is designed to be received in faith in order to be powerfully effective. 

A battle has long raged over the authenticity of the Bible. Is it truly God's word, or merely a book of human origins? While there is ample evidence to consider it God's inspired word, a step of faith is still required. One must leap beyond the evidence and accept it in simple faith for it to be effective. 

What applies to salvation also applies to daily reading and study of the word. If we simple read the Bible as we would any other book, it is marginally effective. But, if we read in faith, with a desire to do as it says, it will have a radical effect on lifestyle.

Read and study it today in simple faith. Do as it says. Experience the power of godly change as a result. 

Steve

©Steve Taylor, 2016
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