How is your Faith?

"For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith. I was afraid that in some way the tempter might have tempted you and our efforts might have been useless. But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love." 1 Thessalonians 3:5-6b

Paul had been forced out of Thessalonica by persecution from the Jews and the new converts he left behind were enduring the same persecution. Like a mother concerned for the welfare of her baby, Paul had deep concern for the viability and vitality of the Thessalonians' faith in Christ. Would it be demolished by the persecution or would it endure and grow strong through the persecution? The verdict delivered by Timothy was that they were doing quite well and growing in their new found faith!

Faith is not a static, lifeless transaction in response to facts about Christ but rather a living, dynamic relationship with Christ. Faith can grow or fail. Faith can be healthy or it can be on life support. How is your faith today? Is it growing through the trials and temptations of life or is it faltering? Faith fed on the Scripture, prayer, and fellowship with God's people will grow while faith starved of this essential Christian nourishment will fail. Feed your faith so that you may grow and live a vibrant Christian life in any and every circumstance life may bring.

Father, I thank you for the faith you have given me in Jesus Christ and I pray that You will help me to nourish and grow in my faith today.

I'm praying for you.
Pastor Mark