Through Our Faith in Jesus Christ...

"I believe the promises of God enough to venture an eternity on them."  - Isaac Watts

When we see or hear the word benefit(s), it gets our attention. The word usually implies something good, comforting, helpful, or advantageous. Benefits and perks are things we consider when seeking employment, choosing where to live, do business, or place our money.

Benefits are also be applied to our relationship with Jesus Christ. There is/are the benefit(s) in knowing or having faith in Him. What might they be? There are far too many to include them all here, but I can mention a few, for example: We receive Jesus and as a result become part of His family.

Anyone who believes in Christ is given eternal life, which includes spending eternity with Christ in heaven. We are forgiven of all of our sins (Psalm 103:3). And, can find comfort in Him during times of trial and tribulation (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Remember, it is faith that brings these benefits out of Jesus and enables us to share them all.

The only thing that stands between us and the many benefits of knowing Christ is unbelief. Unfortunately, there are many who refuse to see or understand this. Unbelief denies Jesus Christ. It shuts the only door of hope by which we can secure salvation. Unbelief pushes us away from the benefits of Jesus Christ.

It is important to hammer on the fact that the benefits of Christ can only be obtained through faith. No gracious blessing ever goes out of Christ to the soul except by way of faith. Jesus clearly demonstrated this to the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:28. Everything is possible for one who believes (Mark 9:23).The Savior never refuses anything when faith is practiced!

Scripture: John 11:25; Ephesians 1:13; Acts 11:17; Romans 1:16; Galatians 3:22

Prayer: Dear God, You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well, amen. -Psalm 139:13-14

May the Lord bless,

Shawna