rootedwithrita

John 15:7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.

The words of Jesus are the words of God, and through those words that were spoken by Jesus and written in the Bible - I realize how powerful they are. They are not just text on a page compiled in a book. They hold the key to eternal life with God. Therefore, I must make every effort to hold onto the Word because God wants them to be within us. He knows what we need and will not ever leave us, so long as we keep His Word in our heart and our mind.

Through natural order, we see the birds, the ants, and the flies are all able to survive. They can find food, they can find shelter, they are able to be with one another. As part of God’s creation, God, like a parent, ultimately provides what we need and does not want us to worry about such things. In return, God wants us to be faithful to Him.

Isaiah 55:2 Why spend money on what is now bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.

Within God’s word is God’s heart for us to know Him. I recognized that if we are not within His Word and listening to the good food, the bread that He has to offer, then we’re eating things that do not satisfy.

Proverbs 16:9 In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.

Romans 10:17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.

Something I have come to realize in my life of faith is how much I did not know about God and His Will for me. Believing in God is needed, but how can I know what true faith actually looks like in God’s eyes? I’ve learned to humble myself to say “I do not know” and seek these answers through God’s Word, the Bible. So that I can grow in not having blind faith, but faith that is informed by God’s Word and can now help me live a life of true faith.

It’s not too late to reflect on our faith journey and reconnect with God’s Word. DM me if you’re interested in joining a Bible Study, so that together we can learn and reflect on our life of faith before the end of the year :)