The Reality of Faith

"I have been crucified with Christ it is no longer I that live, the life I now live I live by faith in the Son of God who gave His life for me" -Gal 2:20

For this verse to ever have its full impact in our lives it has to become a living experience. It is an every day experience of different sorts and in different situations and circumstances. We are not meant only to have one experience but many since it is meant to be daily. Thus our testimony will always be fresh and relevant in our every day living and witness.

Everything that is written in the scriptures must become an experience and a reality if one is going to be an impactful witness for the glory of God. Just lately through my own recent experience with cancer the verse, 'What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his life' takes on a new meaning, a new reality, a new experience. I believe there will be more of the scriptures, the written word, that the Lord wants to make into a LIVING word when it comes alive in His children. At this point I am seeing it as ME!! He started His good work and He will bring it to completion and for that I have no reason to complain.

For faith to become tangible it has to be seen, felt and touched by the lives of those whose testimony was build on it. The God of Faith is doing His work in me and in each one of us. Neither you or I should resist it. I know it will be more painful if we resist since we are pushing His hand away from our lives. "Have Thine own way Lord, have Thine own way, Thou art the Porter I am the clay. Mould me and make me after Thy will as I am waiting, yielded and still". The second part of this hymn is a challenge for most of us, the waiting, yielding and being still is not something we enjoy doing. I was reminded of a word from the Lord that I gave to a brother, "My grace is sufficient for you, and my strength will be made perfect in your weakness". This same word should suffice for me since it a word from the Lord.

Thank you Lord for continually speaking to your children and not living them helpless and hopeless. Thank you that through your still small voice you bring strength and comfort for which I rejoice. Faith is becoming a new reality for me. I am praying that it will also be for us all daily. The Lord be with you all my brothers and sisters.