A lot of books have been written describing the Christian faith.  Some have even gone as far as to scientifically explain our experience in Christ.  Such books have the potential to do a lot of harm.

For human nature being what it is, we tend to rely on their expert witness.  Men tend to live their lives as described by these authors.  They should be going to the Lord to allow Him to develop their own witness.

Along with being careful of what we think we hear, we should also be careful of what we are told.  It is completely impossible to manufacture the Christian experience.  The grace of God in our faith is driven by His Holy Spirit, not by the wisdom of men.

By His Grace

By His Grace

By faith we trust. 
By faith we believe. 
By faith we pray. 
And by faith we receive.

When you have prayed to Him have faith that your prayer is received.  Then watch.  Watch the thoughts of your mind.  Watch the actions of others.  Watch the situation change.  Pay attention to what is small.  Expect a miracle but take what is given.

But if we say, “Nothing has happened.  God did not hear me.”   How is there any faith in that?

There are many reasons why faith is necessary.  But no reason I can think of fulfills the completeness of its necessity.  Simply have faith that faith is necessary.  And when that is done, have faith.

By His Grace

Life has trouble that can easily bring us to our knees.  When that happens don’t waste time sobbing.  Use what strength you have to call on God.  The men who inhabited the world during Adam’s day learn this rather quickly.

After the fall, men found out what it was like to live on their own.  And the Bible says that it was at that time when men began to call on the name of the Lord.

When we lose our pride, we find the Lord willing to help.  And the world is able to help us lose our pride quite handily.

By His Grace