" UNBELIEF "

Salutations,

You know it's important that we come out of our comfort zones and think of others. Sometimes we may have to miss an appointment or go the extra mile for another. What do you believe in, is it hard for you to accept every word in the Bible? Many people have a hard time accepting and believing every word of the Bible. Do you remember what detective Joe Friday would say: " JUST THE FACTS " . I truly believe EVERY WORD is true.

The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines Unbelief in this manner: The withholding or absence of belief: Doubt: incredulity or skepticism esp. in matters of religious faith. " And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that he is a re warder of those who seek Him". The disposition of trust and assurance that the Bible calls belief of faith is not something we can obtain without help. Faith is a gift from God. Listen, no matter how much faith we have, we never reach the juncture of being self-sufficient. Faith is not stored away as some may surmise like money in the bank.

Growing in faith is a constant process of daily renewing our trust in Jesus. Your faith will grow as you go through life, paying close attention and giving God all the glory. I realize that if we're not looking for Jesus Christ to return in all of His glory then we are not in a good place. In fact we're told " The master of the slave will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces, AND ASSIGN HIM A PLACE WITH THE UNBELIEVERS "
(Luke 12:46). Please do not be apart of a unbelieving generation,
when Jesus said that he was attempting to teach and also prepare for his departure. I'm waiting for His return, we're told that He will be coming back in the twinkling of an eye. Don't be blinded by what this world has to offer, it just won't last. " In whose case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God" (2 Cor.4:4). If you're in the other camp, those who do not believe allow me to share this thought. Their will be a never - ending supply of God's mercy, forgiveness, and cleansing power. Now is the time for you to switch sides and resign to this camp.

Afterward He appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at the table; and He reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who had seen Him after He had risen" (Mark 16:14).

Until Next Time...

Jim