Jesus Christ Is The Foundation of Christianity and Our Faith: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.'” (John 14:6).
When Jesus knocked at the door of our hearts, we accepted Him as Lord and Savior, and we were adopted into the family of God as His Sons and Daughters.
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” (1 John 4:11).
Our spiritual responsibilities include loving God; loving others, including our enemies; and witnessing to the world that accepting Jesus makes a difference in our lives.
Yes, every believer has the responsibility to represent God’s Love and Jesus’ Saving Grace to the world.
A smile, kind words, being patient, helping others, and telling someone, Jesus, loves you reveals our heart to heart connection with Jesus, giving hope to those who are blind from living in a spiritually dark world.
“You are the light of the world. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14, 16).
“The Meaning: We are commanded to live an active, visible faith through love, compassion, and kindness so that our actions represent Christ’s love.”
“As lights of the world, we live this out by practicing daily acts of generosity, patience, forgiveness, and helping those in need.”
Being Lights of the World Requires Courage
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7). Every human being is gifted with the ability to love God, love others, and to love themselves.
God Is Love: Love Is The Greatest Gift
“And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” (1 Corinthians 13:2).
“When love fills the heart, it will flow out to others…Love modifies the character, governs the impulses, subdues enmity, and ennobles the affections. This love is as broad as the universe, and is in harmony with that of the angels.”
“[God’s Love] cherished in the heart, sweetens the entire life and sheds its blessing upon all around.” It is His love, and only His love that can make us the lights who reflect His Divine Light.
When our hearts are converted by the Holy Spirit, we easily manifest God’s Love, Grace, and Mercy, because Christ’s Love and Righteousness spiritually transforms our hearts [minds], characters, and personalities.
The Challenge: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind… .” (Romans 12:2).
Because we inherited sinful hearts, Pride naturally exists within us. Without the transforming and sustaining Power of the Holy Spirit, we will manifest:
Self-Reliance, Individualism, selfishness, the lack of love and compassion, and diminished ethics, morals, and values. Human effort alone cannot stop these sinful behaviors from easily taking root and growing in our hearts.
“For what will a man give in exchange for his soul and eternal life [in God’s kingdom]?” (Mark 8:37, Amplified Bible).
The Challenge: Overcoming the temptations of the acquisition of wealth, success, secular pleasure, and relationships with unbelievers, who the enemy uses to weaken our faith and self-control.
Embracing and Relying on Jesus’ Powerful Strength: “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (Ephesians 6:10-11, NIV).
Overcoming Through Separation, Solitude, and Silence
Daily Personal Worship [Prayer and Bible Study] Keeps Us Connected to Christ: Every morning and evening, we set uninterrupted time [eliminating all distractions] to “Armor Up.”
“Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.” (John 15:4, NIV).
Loving God motivates us to stay connected to Jesus Christ. Daily Surrender, Prayer and Bible Study invites the Holy Spirit to give us the Spiritual Reinforcements of wisdom, discernment, and strength.
“Pray continuously.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Throughout our day, if we mentally whisper silent prayers for Divine Guidance and Strength, the Holy Spirit pours Christ’s Wisdom and Strength into our minds and bodies.
It is impossible for Satan to deceive us into embracing his temptations when we stay connected to Christ.
Consistent worship invites the Holy Spirit to transform our minds, characters, and personalities into the likeness of Christ’s Righteous Character and empower us with Jesus’ Divine Strength to mature into loving, peaceful Sons and Daughters of God.
“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezekiel 36:26).
Despite the impact that sin has on our hearts, from accepting Christ as our personal Savior, He cleanses our hearts, and gives us compassionate hearts that are responsive to His Voice and the needs of others.
When life is busy and things are chaotic, our calm facial expression and undisturbed demeanor speaks louder than spoken words, revealing that we are connected to a Higher Power.
“The object of God in choosing a people before all the world was not only that He might adopt them as His Sons and Daughters, but that through them the world might receive the Grace that brings salvation.”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23).
Yes, representing the Character of Christ invites the Holy Spirit to touch the hearts of those who watch us. Some will assume that we are practicing the learned behavior of military discipline, but there may be one or two, who wish deep within their hearts they could have our peace.
How do they know we are Christians? When we are connected to Christ, His Light shines through us. Even those who have not accepted Christ, also received the same spiritual gifts [2 Timothy 1:7] that we have.
The Mysterious Power of the Holy Spirit [Acts 2]
The individuals who paid attention, desiring the of peace, invite the Holy Spirit to speak to their hearts. Whether it is at that point, or later, they will receive the invitation to accept Jesus, who is the Only One that gives the joy, peace, and patience, we manifested.
Prayer Is Our Spiritual Lifeline to Jesus Christ, Our Heavenly Intercessor: Every day, we must fight the good fight of faith on our knees.
We always need to take the time to pray, meditate, and reflect deeply on the Life of Christ and His sacrificial gift on Calvary’s Cross. Only Jesus’ strength can empower us to rise above life’s continuous stressors and daily challenges.
Alone, in secret prayer, we talk to Christ as if He is our Best Friend, with honor, respect, and genuine words that express our consistent need for Him, and His spiritual blessings.
“Lord, today, keep me anchored by revealing Your plans for my life. Guide my words, actions, and decisions and give me the opportunity to reveal Your Love to others… .”
The foundation of this prayer reveals our willingness to surrender in faith to God’s Will and Plans and our desire to witness Jesus’ Everlasting Love.
“I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.” (Jeremiah 31:3, Amplified Bible).
“Lord God, today, we ask for forgiveness of our sins. Thank you for sustaining our lives with spiritual and material blessings that we often take for granted. We surrender to follow and obey our Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Lord, keep us anchored by revealing Your Will for our lives, giving us the wisdom and strength to complete Your perfect plans. Guide us in our decisions and provide us with the opportunity to reveal Your Love to others. Lord, as your Sons and Daughters, we love You and bow to Your Sovereign Authority because You are our Holy Father. In faith, we ask this prayer in the Loving and Righteous Name of Jesus, Amen.
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