The Work Of Faith
“To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith…” (2 Thessalonians 1:11)
The church today is all about works. It is implied, if not taught directly, that the more work you do for God through the local church, the more righteous you become. But often those works become wearisome and take time away from what gives us joy and peace.
The only work that brings lasting peace and joy in this age is the “work of faith”.
The church today is all about works. It is implied, if not taught directly, that the more work you do for God through the local church, the more righteous you become. But often those works become wearisome and take time away from what gives us joy and peace.
The only work that brings lasting peace and joy in this age is the “work of faith”.
It is OK to do stuff in and through our churches if it is YOUR desire to do so. Paul says God will “powerfully fulfill YOUR every good desire".
Sooo, what is it YOU "desire" that is “good”? Once you figure that out, get after it so “that our God will count you worthy of His calling”.
As for me, well I “desire” to trust God, and to be a good husband, father, and grandfather. I am pretty sure those "desires" are among the "good" ones. Only time will tell if they will be fulfilled.
"Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you." (Psalm 37:3-5)
Sooo, what is it YOU "desire" that is “good”? Once you figure that out, get after it so “that our God will count you worthy of His calling”.
As for me, well I “desire” to trust God, and to be a good husband, father, and grandfather. I am pretty sure those "desires" are among the "good" ones. Only time will tell if they will be fulfilled.
"Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you." (Psalm 37:3-5)