Saved through faith

Ephesians 2:8 says we have been saved through faith. How does faith work? We are not saved by a feeling. Nope, not the feels. But rather by getting to grips with the simplicity, challenge and complexity of the Gospel of Jesus, then accepting it for our lives. Reminding ourselves of the 'Good News' of Jesus every day gives us a solid faith foundation. We need to remember every day how much God loves us.

Romans 10:17 tells us not to wait for a bolt of lightning to ignite our faith. If we've ever found ourselves waiting for our experience of God to kick off, like the guy five seats away who always lifts his hands in worship, we don't need to. When someone's truly close to God, they've been spending quality time with him. It's about listening to God, and not trying to force anything by ourselves.

Hebrews 11:6 encourages us that to truly 'hear' the word of God we need to receive it with an open heart. Even the best sermon, on its own, can't bring us closer to God. Believing that God is alive and willing to meet with us will greatly help that: 'Anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him' (Hebrews 11:6 NIV).



So what now? Have you been taking faith into your own hands, trying to get closer to God without stopping to listen to his voice? Take 10 minutes, as soon as possible, to drop everything to be with him.





— SCRIPTURE —

'You have been saved through faith.' Ephesians 2:8 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

Josh 5:1-8:29, Mark 9:14-29, Ps 119:161-168, Pro 22:17-19