Closer to the Heart

Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.  Acts 16:31

Faith is much more than simply believing; it is also entrusting your very life to what you believe. 

Take for example, our children.  They trust that the food that we prepare for them is safe to eat.  They trust that we have let the food that is oven-hot, cool down before serving it to them, as well.   They trust us to provide them with all needs-clothing, shelter, heating/air, television, etc. 

Our faith in God works much the same.  It means we have to be willing to trust him with all of our lives, not just select parts.  When we are willing to faithfully follow him, we are willing to adhere to his guidelines for living, found in the Bible, because we have a conviction that his will for our lives is the best.  

We must also be willing to endure some ridicule and even persecution for our faith, but God is who he says he is and he promises us all eternal life in heaven.