A FAITH THAT COULD NOT BE SILENCED

1Thessalonians 1:8-9 “The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia, your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, for they themselves report what kind of reception you gave us. They tell how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God.”

The Thessalonian believers didn’t keep the gospel to themselves. Paul says, “The Lord’s message rang out from you.” The picture is that of a trumpet sounding loudly across the land. Their testimony spread far beyond their own city because their lives had been transformed by Christ.

People spoke about two things. They spoke about their faith in God, and they spoke about their changed lives. The Thessalonians had turned away from idols and devoted themselves to serving the living and true God. Their conversion was genuine, visible, and unmistakable.

This is what the gospel does. It doesn’t simply change our beliefs, IT CHANGES THE DIRECTION OF OUR LIVES. We turn from sin and false worship to follow Jesus Christ. Repentance and faith always belong together. SAVING FAITH RESULTS IN A NEW WAY OF LIVING.

Our world still needs to see Christians whose lives clearly demonstrate the reality of the gospel. A transformed life gives powerful testimony to the saving grace of God. As we faithfully serve Christ, our lives become a witness that points others to the only true and living God.

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for rescuing me from sin and bringing me into a relationship with You through Jesus Christ. Help my life to be a clear testimony of Your saving grace. May I faithfully proclaim Your Word and joyfully serve You each day. Use my life to point others to the living and true God. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Have a wonderful weekend. God bless and lots’a love,
Warren

Pastor Warren Retzlaff is the senior pastor for All Nations Aotearoa Church in Auckland New Zealand.

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