Archives: 2006

“The just shall live by faith” (Romans 1:17).

Does that mean that salvation and eternal life require faith in Jesus?

Absolutely.

Could it also mean that faith in Him gives us power to live right now in this life?

Could? How about Does?

Absolutely!

My life reflects my faith. My life reveals my faith.

That’s because faith works. Otherwise, it’s dead.

Those who do not live by faith in Jesus are unjust and do “not like to retain God in their knowledge” (Romans 1:28).

They are murderous, backbiters, proud, disobedient to parents, and many other ugly things (Romans 1:29-32).

I don’t want that! I want to live by faith in Jesus.

Peace, purpose, protection — they are part of what I “get” for following Jesus.

Abundant life, eternal life — they are another portion of my inheritance for being a child of God.

Joy, forgiveness, purity, holiness, heaven — still more portions!

Yet there’s a portion missing.

What more could I possibly need or want?

“The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot” (Psalm 16:5).

Oh to follow Jesus for His own sake!

“Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words” (Psalm 119:57).

“The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him” (Lamentations 3:24).