Developing a Vibrant Faith

“His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness” (2 Peter 1:3).

What fuels your love for the Lord? The Apostle Paul had a strong commitment and devotion to God. His love for the Lord was obvious because Jesus was always at the center of his beliefs, thoughts, and words, in all he did including work, ministry, and even during trials and suffering.

Share your story: Paul's conversion experience on the road to Damascus was a motivating force in his life (see Acts 9:1-19). Grateful for the gift of grace and mercy he received at salvation, Paul passionately shared with people about his encounter with the resurrected Christ and its resulting impact on him. Just like the Apostle Paul, we have a story to share of God's mercy and forgiveness through salvation and of the new beginning we have in Him.

The gift that keeps on giving: Paul's passion also came from his firm conviction that the gospel message of grace is absolute truth and available to everyone. On the cross, Jesus took all our sins including past, present, and future, upon Him. His suffering and sacrifice was necessary so we might receive forgiveness and redemption, putting us into a right relationship with the Father. Through faith in Jesus Christ, we have been born again and the Holy Spirit who lives in us at the moment of salvation helps us every day. The more we understand what Jesus accomplished on the cross for our behalf, the greater our passion will be to share the gospel.

Everyday living: Developing a vibrant faith requires time and energy plus a commitment to obey God. Studying the Bible regularly will strengthen your beliefs and give you courage to speak. Caring about the spiritual welfare of others will move you into action. Seek God with all your mind, heart and soul and serve Jesus wherever He leads you.