(1 Peter 1:5)
"For this very
reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness."
Have you ever heard someone say, “I thought all I had to do with my Faith
was to confess Jesus as my Lord and Savior?” That is what some Christians
believe and fall well short of Gods Plan for their lives. Many have signed up
with God because in a crisis they cried out for Gods Hand instead of God’s Face.
The real question today is, “Just how well do you really want to
know Christ?” Those who desire to know Him will take it further than just going
to a one time experience at the altar. There is More to it than
just taking communion on Sunday, More than conveniently going to church
when there’s time. There’s more to it than opening up your Bible when
you go to church. Peter says, “Add to your Faith.” He had felt the pain of his
own failures and was moved by the Holy Spirit to say, “Here is the way to
finish what God has started in your life.”
Add to your faith, “GOODNESS”When Christ came into your life, Paul says, 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17) God transforms the heart to want to do right, and a heart to do good to our family, friends, and those around us.
Farmers realize that in order to have a healthy harvest; they must plant
seeds in the field. I’ve never seen a successful farmer yet that kept their
seed tucked away all year in their Silo. God has given us great blessings in
our “SILO” heart. When God comes into our lives, He causes us to WANT to
bless others with our Blessings. “God gives SEED to the SOWER.” (2Cor
9:10, 11) He didn’t say He gives seed to the stingy. We are blessed Not
so we can hold on or even hoard our blessings. Adding to your Faith is getting
your Seed out of your Silo into the harvest field around you.
Have you thought about mowing your neighbor’s lawn, buying someone a
meal, paying their dental bill, carrying them to the doctor, fixing their
computer, or maybe taking them to the grocery store? All these things are acts
of GOODNESS that plant seeds of God’s love into others. I challenge you today
to do something tangible and touchable that will never be forgotten on earth or
in Heaven.
You may ask, “How will I know when I am to plant a seed of GOODNESS into
someone’s life? Jesus told us a story about a priest, a Levite and a Samaritan.
The first two ignored a man who was beaten and broken by a robber. Only one
stopped to help him in his time of need. Which one do you think was the real
neighbor that showed the love of God? Yes, the Samaritan who stopped to help.
Why don’t you take a 10.00 dollar bill this week and help somebody with a
need. Some might say, “Oh I couldn’t do that,” Sure you can. Take a step this
week and add to your faith the blessings that are in your own silo. You will be
amazed at what stories you will experience as you ADD to your faith GOODNESS
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