faith – FROM CURIOUS DOUBT TO CURIOUS FAITH

For most of us, life has significant value, and many of us will not die for the salvation of others. However, a man died for the salvation of all humanity. Jesus is the GOD-MAN who died and resurrected as he promised. “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” (Matthew 28:6 NIV).

When I first heard of this man who encountered an awful death for the salvation of my soul, my human mind could not conceive such love. I did not understand how anybody would take place on a cross and be crucified for the forgiveness of my sins. But a thought popped into my mind: “only with the power of God or God himself.” We are incapable of carrying out all the sins of every human. Only God Yahweh can send His only Son, Jesus, to pay for our debt. Again, no man on earth would take place on a cross for the salvation of all humans. Only God Himself can handle this load. I started to think more about His immense and unfailing love for us. Although we are unfaithful, God’s love does not give up and does not separate from us; it is unconditional.

God’s love is so great that he came to this earth to die for us and give us freedom through His Son, Jesus. For instance, do you see what is going on in this world? Can you notice that we have so much hate, anger, poverty, unbelief, murder, war, and other evil in our society? We need salvation through Jesus and accepting Him as our God and savior. Salvation will not come from our governments; it will not come from technological advancements. Salvation, joy, and peace come from the Lord of heavens, The God of Israel, Jesus! “While we wait for the blessed hope of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.” (Titus 2:13-14 NIV).

We live in a fallen world and will have difficulties, but do not give up! Believe in His promises. Even though we have afflictions, we pass through the fire without being burned. Jesus holds us, and our job is to worship and believe in Him and pursue His presence through prayer to encounter His incredible peace and joy in the middle of life’s issues. “Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die, and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25 NIV).

I hope you have found joy and refreshment in these words. I pray that you encounter God’s salvation and peace in your life, in Jesus’ name. Amen!

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We all have intimidating thoughts about our faith. One morning we are excited and believe that everything is possible with the help of God, and another day, we battle with doubts. We are wrestling with thoughts that invade our minds.

How powerful our mind is. I no longer wonder who created it. God wants us to pursue Him. We suppress thoughts and feelings that drive us to question God, His creation, and his purpose for us. When encountering all these thoughts and questions, I will search for more of Him by studying His word. However, following this fight in our minds, here is the opportunity to look for more of Him and use our logic and reasoning to know Him more. “Knowing that the trying of your faith develops patience” (James 1:3-6). I once heard Billy Graham say that lack of faith is a sin, and Jesus, in his word, says, “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” James 1:6. We must believe in his holy sacrifice, his faithfulness, find hope in his word, and develop a relationship with him. Worshiping with our lifestyle, thoughts, and desires. That the center of our lives is Jesus, and without him, I can not do anything, and I am nothing without his mercy and salvation. I was lost and found life in him, my creator, my father.

We all have choices and free will; today, I follow Christ. Put your faith in Jesus; he is your creator and savior; he already came to the world, carried our debt and nothing is like Him. He will restore your peace, hope, and strength.

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