As I reflected on Jesus this morning, I was thinking about everything that he did came from a place of faith. Jesus had faith. His entire life, from the story of his birth through his ministry and eventual execution was lived- out in faith in God.

Even when faced with “nay sayers”, hunger, temptatation, isolation, betrayal of friends, and with nails in his wrists and puncture wounds in his side, he lived from faith. Even when he felt forsaken by the very God who gave him life, he still cried out, “My God, my God.” Jesus remained true to his faith in God.

Jesus didn’t seek the apporoval from the standards of the law or the world, he chose to remain full of faith despite the intense trial and tribulations. I’m imagine he heard all the rationalizations, justifications and excuses from those he encountered on why to “give-up” his faith. I imagine by the campfire at night talking to his buddies there perhaps was a time of two where they were wondering about his faith.

Jesus knew God intimatley. Jesus trusted God’s will– God’s plan– God’s way. It wasn’t a feeling; it was faith in God.

In my own life, there have been times of doubt; times to give-up and walk away; to stop trying, quit believeing. But faith isn’t a feeling; it is an action. An decision to step out into the darkness, knowing that the Light will come.

As I Read Jesus, I am given the hope and promise that God is always faithful to the end. That through pain, suffering, darkness, hate, sin, and trials– God lives. Through the life of Jesus, I know that God is alive in this world. I don’t know where you are today or what is happening in your life, but look to Jesus; read his life; and have faith, God will prevail.

Date posted : August 3rd, 2007 by Rick Last Modified : August 3rd, 2007 / Filed under : Feeds / Report a Concern Navigate : Previous post / Next post / Top of Page
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