Faith and Salvation

FAITH IN ACTION:
LIVING AS FAITHFUL PEOPLE
God's Redemption
FREED FROM THE LAW THROUGH CHRIST

Hebrews 10:32-39

The Message

 ^32-39Remember those early days after you first saw the light? Those were the hard times! Kicked around in public, targets of every kind of abuse—some days it was you, other days your friends. If some friends went to prison, you stuck by them. If some enemies broke in and seized your goods, you let them go with a smile, knowing they couldn't touch your real treasure. Nothing they did bothered you, nothing set you back. So don't throw it all away now. You were sure of yourselves then. It's still a sure thing! But you need to stick it out, staying with God's plan so you'll be there for the promised completion.

   It won't be long now, he's on the way;
      he'll show up most any minute.
   But anyone who is right with me thrives on loyal trust;
      if he cuts and runs, I won't be very happy.
But we're not quitters who lose out. Oh, no! We'll stay with it and survive, trusting all the way.

For Reflection
Our faith is always on attack.  It may not be as obvious as this scripture suggests. But, it may be so subtle it escapes our attention,  In this way attacks on our faith may be more difficult to counter.  Check your faith by reflecting on your behavior.  Seal yourself against creeping doubt.

Pray
after reading scripture.  Pray after reflecting on your day.  Listen quietly for God's whispered advice.