To Live Without Faith In Jesus......

Someone has said that to live without faith in Jesus, would be like climbing a ladder without hands. Without faith in the Lord and in His direction, we would be no better off than bodies in a cemetery.

When it comes to living acceptable and pleasing lives before the Lord, we must have an active and obedient faith — it is not an option (Hebrews 11:6; cf. Romans 10:17; James 2:14-24; 1 Peter 1:22).

God provides us the power and strength to fulfill the goals and responsibilities He has assigned to each one of us (Philippians 4:13; Colossians 1:7-12; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-16).

As followers of Christ, are we willing to "deny" ourselves (Matthew 16:24), allowing God to use us and the talents He has graciously provided us, for His glory? (Matthew 25:14-23; Isaiah 43:7; Matthew 5:13-16).

Beloved, remember that a faithful and diligent worker for the Lord is never miserable or bored (1 Corinthians 15:58).

—Mike Riley, Gospel Snippets