Daily Devotion (December 27, 2024)
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
Jesus is the Rock, the Foundation of my faith. He is the Solid Rock. I have never physically seen Jesus. But I have placed my trust in Him. He is the foundation of all I am. I have read the Bible from Genesis 1:1 through Revelation 22:21. There are many skeptics of in the Bible. But I believe what God has given me in His Word, the Bible.
Someone said, “You may be the only Bible some people ever read.” That is a load to carry. How I live my life reflects who I say I am. From the age of six to now I have proclaimed myself a Christian. Unlike the Bible I am not perfect (This is not a cop-out statement; it is the truth). I am not THE R0CK but my lifestyle, my profession of faith is a witness to others of who the Rock the director or compass of my life is. My life has not been perfect. I profess Jesus as more than just the Savior of my life, He is the Rock upon which I place my life. I know I will spend eternity in Heaven with Christ. But there has been 66 years of living my life professing Christ as my Savior.
I have encountered fantastically great times in life. I have encountered many failures in life. Whether in good times or bad times Jesus has been the Rock upon which I stand. I never profess myself as an intellectual elite. My report cards prove that out. I’ve not been perfect. I have made mistakes but there have also been good choices. I have had the opportunity to share my faith with many people. I think back to one of my Year books from high school. One friend wrote, “Some people pick on you because they are jealous of your faith.”
I wonder, what will the next 66 years bring. Will my life be a reflection of Christ living in me? Will I be the compass directing people to Christ?
Faith not tested is weak. The last 66 years have found me, metaphorically speaking, walking on the water in the storm keeping my eyes on Jesus. I am not Peter but I do know if I take my eyes off Jesus I will sink. My faith in Jesus is important to me. I want people to know my first calling is to Jesus. He is the Rock of my salvation.
Peter wrote in 1 Peter 3:13-14 (NIV):
“Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. ‘Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” My faith is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and His righteousness.