JUST BELIEVE
The good news granted to us by God through Jesus Christ is incredible. The ability to experience what this good news is all about comes down to whether a person believes it or not. God has declared you and I righteous through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Apostle Paul wrote, “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21
That is why the Scripture says, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” Jn 8:36 No more shame and no more guilt! A life of glorious freedom and victory is in store for those who believe!
To me, the most important word in the Bible is the word “Believe” or “Faith.” It is so crucial that you consider carefully what you believe! What kind of thoughts are ruling your mind? Your most dominant thoughts are a declaration of what you believe. Are your thoughts positive because they are based on the truth of Jesus Christ or are they negative? Negative thoughts are thoughts that are based on what is visible – positive thoughts are those that are based on the unseen. Upon what have you put your hope in? Is God your answer or are you trusting in something that is natural?
Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found to have fallen short of it. 2 For we also have had the good news proclaimed to us, just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, because they did not share the faith of those who obeyed. 3 Now we who have believed enter that rest, Hebrews 4:1-3b
Trying to be good enough will never be the avenue through which one can please God! Pleasing God comes down to pure, childlike faith! When we believe God, the Spirit of his rest comes upon us, and we walk in the reality of the glorious good news he has provided for us! What are you trusting in? Sadly, many are trusting in their job, there's spouse, their family or even their church; and this leads to graphic disappointment! Our trust must be in the Lord! Think about it, what are you trusting in? The wonderful life of heaven is awaiting those who will…