HAVE FAITH

So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.(Romans 10:17)
The Lord Jesus Christ was crucified. He died and was buried. Mary Magdalene had great love for Jesus Christ because it was He who delivered her from the clutches of seven evil spirits that tormented her. Mary Magdalene came to the tomb with a heart of gratitude early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark (1 Timothy 1:5).

She was shocked to see that the stone had been removed from the entrance of the tomb. Immediately shran to the disciples and informed them about it. When Peter and John the beloved disciples of the Lord went into the tomb, they realized that the body of Jesus was not there. But they saw the strips of linen lying there.

The disciples returned without knowing what to do. But Mary stood outside the tomb crying. The Lord Jesus who rose up from the dead according to His promise, knew the true love of Mary and so He appeared to her first after His resurrection. The main reason for Mary to receive this great privilege which was denied even to His disciples, was that she, “believed in Him even while she did not see Him.” “…faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17).

Mary Magdelene who ministered with the Lord, listened to His message and received firm faith. For our faith to be firm we have to listen to His words carefully and receive them in our heart (Ezekiel 3:3; Jeremiah 15:16). This firm faith shall help us to face all the struggles in our day to day life.

Dear Friend! The word of God alone can instill faith in us. The extent to which we honour the word of God to that extents His blessings shall come upon us. Accept Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour, get rooted and established in Him leading a life of righteousness. Be strengthened in the faith and overflow with thankfulness (Colossians 2:6,7). Then as declared by Paul the Apostle with so much confidence, the Lord shall enable us also to lead a victorious life, fight a good battle, keep our faith, so that when we go to heaven we can receive the crown of righteousness. On this day, let the world see your works of faith. Examine where you could shine your light that your Father in heaven may be glorified on this day.



Prayer:



Loving heavenly Father,



Unworthy as I am, I come to Your throne of grace not by the works that I have done but by Your immense mercy trusting that You have given me the authority to call you “Abba Father”. I request You to crown this day with Your perfect grace. Bless me throughout this month, that I may experience bountiful blessings in my life. In Jesus’ name I pray.



Amen





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