Thoughts from a Random Mind

Faith will lead a person to salvation. Salvation will expunge all sin, as in remove it as if it never happened. Without past sins you are able to grow spiritually over time. Perseverance is essential to the spiritual maturation process. A stick-to-it attitude so that when opposition comes you are stable enough in your faith to push thru to the other side of it.

            Let’s face it. Who wouldn’t want to glide thru life with no obstacles or problems. That’s a la-la land take on life. Things don’t work that way in real life. Some folks walk away from their faith when things get too hot and hairy. The Christian talking heads say those folks may not have been truly saved. That’s not for me to say, but you do have to wonder how committed some folks are to drawing closer to God. 

            Understanding exactly who God is in relation to the world you live in is an important piece of the perseverance puzzle. The only way to know that is to rely on the Word of God to reveal it to you. There has to be a dedication to reading AND grasping the significance of each verse read.  Understanding who God is, who we are in relation to Him, and what He wants from us should be a lifelong pursuit for each believer. Dig in your heals and let the Bible expedition begin.

            Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries 

James 1:3-4 NIV – “…you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”