“Through him we received both the generous gift of his life and the urgent task of passing it on to others who receive it by entering into obedient trust in Jesus. You are who you are through this gift and call of Jesus Christ!” Romans 1:5 (the Message version)
It is obvious God gave us the gift of Jesus to save us and provide the opportunity to have eternal life. Why? This verse reminds us that God wanted to save us, but He also wanted us to pass this gift on to others. It’s so easy to get wrapped up in what is going on in our lives that we forget to let others know of the love, peace, and life we found in Jesus. As things in the world get crazier, people will look for something that is stable to give them hope. That hope is Jesus! We are not merely here to live good lives. We are here to help others see the benefits of a life in Christ. That doesn’t mean every day is going to be perfect because we live in a fallen world. What do you do when things aren’t perfect? Those are the spaces where we have opportunities to demonstrate hope in God as we let Him direct our steps. He is the author and finisher of our faith, and He wants to do the same for others. He will be with you and give you the words to say as you thrive through your day and look to help others who are just surviving theirs!
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