Do you really believe the Word of God? Not, do you believe in the Word of God. Do you really believe the Word of God?
This fundamental question gnaws at me all the time. Do I really believe what God has said in scripture? Do I trust that He will do what He says?
The revelation of God tells of His wonderful love for me that is willing to offer forgiveness to me and all of us at the cost of His son. The Bible also tells us that we will be changed, reborn, renewed, given a new heart, become the righteousness of God, be a holy people, regenerated, cleaned, empowered, escaping sin, united, powerful, and victorious.
Why do we hold onto the first part but act like the second part "might" possibly happen? As certain as God's salvation is for His children, our regeneration and sanctification are the byproducts of God's mercy and grace. Why would God clean us up to send us back to our pitiful state? Why would He spill His own son's blood to leave us in our depravity and sin? Why would He offer purification that would not lead to purity? Why would He give us hope that would only result in despair? Why would He give so much to see so little change? Why would He impart to us His Spirit and expect us to live by our own devices? Why would He send us into the world without the power from on high? Why would He?
Do you really believe in the Word of God?
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