Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ. Romans 10:17 NIV
Though there are several definitions and views on faith, the only authority whose opinion counts is God. If you want to know and understand the origin, value and foundation of a thing, concept, value system or belief, ask God. Today's extract underscores the origin of faith. What you hear is the foundation of your belief and value system. If you invest in the right knowledge, the right foundations, the right kind of connections, you make the right impact. Am I investing my time in hearing the right things?
The world has jokes, both the lewd and the pretentiously religious. We love to hear the feel-good messages, or the words with the wow-factor, but today's extract goes ahead to establish the right kind of words- the word about Christ. Trust God on this- nothing else will sustain you when the world thunders at you with its pressures. The world will threaten your foundations and your beliefs, but what you have taken time to store up will be the valuables you will call on when trouble comes.
What is the state and focus of your investments? What are your priorities? What/Who do you run to when the world runs at you? Evaluate in the light of God's truth- his Word is the only thing that remains when all else fails. His time of favour is here.
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