Bible Verse of the Day Friday May 10th 2024

Romans 1:17 For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.

We believe in miracles and in a God who is not physically visible, and some may interpret this as a sign of our gullibility. However, my friend, there is nothing 'gullible' about believing in the Lord. The Bible emphasizes that we approach Christ by faith and navigate our Christian journey with joy and gladness. As Hebrews 11:6 reminds us, faith is the cornerstone of our Christian existence. It is the key that unlocks the door to certainty and eternity.

Recently, I came across an interesting story about an elderly lady who was overwhelmed by her real and imagined troubles. Despite her family's best efforts, they could only offer one solution, 'Grandma, you must place your faith and trust in God for the rest.' A look of desperation crossed her face as she responded, 'Oh, dear, has it come to that?' The truth is, it always comes to that, and it is in those moments that we must begin with faith and trust in God!

The righteousness of God is not earned but given to us through faith. This is the essence of the Good News. If all we understand is that Christ is righteous and we are not, that is very good news, the bad news is when we don't have faith in this truth. God's righteousness is offered to us only if we exercise our faith to receive it. The Bible teaches that this righteousness comes to us by faith from first to last. Faith is not just a means, but a powerful force that transforms us, allowing us to receive the righteousness of Christ and walk in that righteousness. It is this transformative power of faith that should inspire and motivate us in our spiritual journey. 

By faith, we are not only granted Christ's righteousness, but we also live our lives in and through Christ's rightfulness every day. Our faith journey does not end with our initial trust in Christ for salvation, it continues as we trust Christ with every aspect of our lives. Faith is not a one-time entry point into a right relationship with God; it is a constant, unwavering companion that guides our actions and decisions, providing us with the reassurance and guidance we need in our daily lives.