Faith in Jesus, a Faith Worth Having
Every decision we make in life is based on the worth of things, experiences, or people. Everything in life is a transaction of sorts. Whether we are getting married, buying a house, or going on vacation, we are always making an exchange. Jesus said, “For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it?” From this passage of scripture, we learn this. In every transaction, you must be sure that what you gain is worth what you give up.
In 2 Timothy 1, Paul teaches Timothy that faith in Jesus is a Faith worth having. Faith in Jesus is faith with a heritage. Each generation is given the Gospel and the responsibility to advance the Kingdom of God. Paul was willing to suffer anything for Jesus because of his Faith. Now, you and I must decide what we are willing to sacrifice so that the next generation will inherit a Godly Heritage.
Faith in Jesus is faith with purpose. Our calling, our purpose is to glorify God and advance His Kingdom. This is faith with power, as the gospel of Christ is the power of God for Salvation. This is also faith with a promise. We believe that God is able to keep that which we commit to Him. We are persuaded of this. Faith in Jesus is also Faith that is seen, as others watch to see what we are willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom of Heaven.
Do not misunderstand the idea of faith as being worth having. Because the truth is there is no value, no worth, nor is there any power in faith alone. The value, the power of faith comes only from the object of faith. The object of our faith must be Jesus Christ. Our hope can be built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. He is our Hope of glory, He is our promised peace, and He is our Life. The next generation must inherit this Holy Faith in Jesus. We must ensure this inheritance no matter what it costs us. Faith in Jesus is the only Faith worth having.
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love.
Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.”
I Peter 1:3-9 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/1pe.1.3-9.NKJV
Douglas & Deborah Huff
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