Faith is certainly an important part of our relationship with Christ. As a matter of fact we are saved by faith and not works. Christianity is based on a relationship of faith in Christ. Our faith is challenged from time to time as we face the trials of daily living. Each of us must learn to allow the Word of God and the Spirit of God to develop, to mature, and to strengthen our faith. We need our faith to grow stronger as we continue our walk with Christ. This is not the time in our spiritual history to allow our faith to be weakened or undermined by the pressure of this "spiritual culture." We also face the challenges from the powers of the "demonic culture" that is very evident in this society. How will we choose to respond to those challenges and those pressures? We will respond as our previous generations have responded. We will lift our hearts toward God and allow His Word and Spirit to speak strength, courage, hope, and a deeper trust in God in the midst of these challenges.
Let us remind ourselves of the powerful promises found in Proverbs 3:1-7, "1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil." (KJV)
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