Simple Trusting Faith

"The grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus." (1)

It is our privilege to ever grow in grace and advance in the knowledge and love of God when we maintain a sweet communion with Christ. In the simplicity of humble faith ask the Lord to open your understanding, that you may discern and appreciate the precious things of His Word. You may thus grow in grace and in simple trusting faith.

There are many who have need of the words and example of a committed Christian life. Weakness and indecision provoke the assaults of the enemy, and any one who fail to grow spiritually and in a knowledge of the truth about God and His values will frequently be overcome by the enemy of our souls.

Genuine faith always works by love. When you look to Calvary it is to create faith in Jesus, the One who died there for the sins of the whole race. It is to create faith in the One who sets us free from the bondage of sin and guilt. It is to create faith in the One who purifies the soul from the slime of selfishness. When we lay hold of Christ by faith, our work has just begun. Everyone has corrupt and sinful habits that must be overcome. Every soul is required to fight the fight of faith. If one is a follower of Jesus, he cannot be sharp in dealing with his neighbor, he cannot be hardhearted, devoid of sympathy. He cannot be overbearing, or use harsh words, or censure and condemn.

Let faith, like a palm tree, strike its penetrating roots beneath the things which do appear, and obtain spiritual refreshment from the living springs of God's grace and mercy. There is a well of water which springs up into everlasting life. We draw life from this hidden spring. If you divest yourselves of selfishness, and strengthen your souls by constant communion with God, you will promote the happiness of all with whom you come in contact. You will notice the neglected, inform the ignorant, encourage the oppressed and desponding, and, so far as possible, relieve the suffering. And you will not only point the way to heaven, but will walk in that way yourselves. (2)

1. 1 Timothy 1:14.
2. God's Amazing Grace, p. 292 (Paraphrased)