For this gospel 18 I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher. 19 1:12 Because of this, in fact, I suffer as I do. 20 But I am not ashamed, because I know the one in whom my faith is set 21 and I am convinced that he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me 22 until that day. 23 1:13 Hold to the standard 24 of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 25 1:14 Protect that good thing 26 entrusted to you, through the Holy Spirit who lives within us.
I wonder how many people we see daily, realize how much faith they put in the everday grind of social machinery that drives this world. We trust that the water we drink is not polluted, nor the food we eat filled with deadly chemicals, that the electronics we use do not cause cancer, nor the clothes we wear covered in mercury or many other toxic compounds. Imagine if we had that kind of faith (which is mostly blind) in following our savior Jesus! We gladly admit that he has the best things in store for us, which should go far in saying that our lives revolve around him, if only (from a 'selfish' standpoint) to receive those good things. Unlike the things of this world though, there is an unlimited supply of them. I often feel like any generosity I have is because I have so many blessings in my life; would I still have a giving heart if I lacked many things? Not so easy a question to answer, but I do know one thing: If I receive the 'renewing of my mind' (Romans 12:2), then I should give from Christ's perspective, that giving is receiving in itself. God is working in us; let us just be patient while the master crafts His finest!
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