In accordance with the measure of faith God has given you
Romans 12:3~13 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. (3)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #302 The Mercy of God is an Ocean Divine
The greatest blessing you have received from God is grace. The greatest thing that we can do, therefore, is have faith. That is why we should do things ‘in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.’ A lifestyle of grace and faith is extremely important. How can you enjoy grace and faith in a concrete way?
1. What God has given
What do the words, ‘in accordance with the measure of faith’ mean? Some people say that living a walk of faith is difficult, but it isn’t. All you need to do while reflecting upon your past is to realize that everything is God’s grace. What’s even more important is the faith of believing in the Gospel which God has given us. Furthermore, we who have received the Gospel are one body. If we have realized the Gospel after being in the midst of death and destruction, we will treat others who have received salvation like ourselves, as one body and one family. Therefore, discover the gift of the good in saving people. We need to seek out the gifts that God give us.
2. In front of a problem
What should we do when we face great problems? We should seek out the great grace of God. The blind Bartimaeus shouted at Jesus with faith and persistence because he knew Jesus could give him grace. The 7 Remnants didn’t make excuses because they believed that God could do everything in any circumstance. David testified that life is not in the sword but in the hands of God. He had a reason to testify to all the nations that the Lord is the one true God. We must have a reason to explain the power of the Gospel. At this time, God’s work begins.
3. Choose faith at this time!
If we properly grab hold of faith, works will arise. We must do this now. Today will become our future. If we choose faith today, then the fruits of that faith will be borne tomorrow. No matter how difficult things are, we must choose faith. Moses struggled for 80 years, Elisha gave up and collapsed, and Paul began very late, but new works arose in their lives when they believed, even though it seemed like it was too late. Works will arise if we start now.
°Forum Topic - Your thoughts are a channel for God’s blessings and your heart is the vessel that holds God’s blessings. Are God’s thoughts and your thoughts connecting? What is contained in your heart? Confess your faith.
Immanuel Church Sunday Worship 2nd Service / 2009.10.25