Focus On Jesus To Strengthen Your Faith.

in #steemchurch7 years ago (edited)

We all can remember the account of Jesus walking on a stormy sea. He called out to Peter who was in a boat. Though scared he entered into the sea and walked towards Jesus. At a point he began to sink, now there is something I want you all to take note of. Peter was a fisherman by occupation, which invariably means that he's a good swimmer. When he was sinking, he didn't use his natural instincts that is swimming back to the boat for safety, rather he focused on Jesus Christ, called out for help and readily accepted help from Jesus Christ.



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Now, how does this account apply to us Christians. When we notice that the faith we have in our God is weakening due to circumstances surrounding us, we should immediately imitate apostle Peter by Looking Intently At The Cheif Agent And Perfector Of Our Faith, Jesus Christ.

Please let see what Hebrew 12: 2,3 tells us;

As we look intently at the Cheif agent and perfector of our faith, Jesus. For the joy that was set before him, he endured a torture stake, despising shame and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Indeed, consider closely the one who has endured such hostile speech from sinners against their own interests, so that you may not get tired and give up.

While he was here on earth, Jesus Christ laid down some steps for us to take based on the model he has set.

I would quickly consider two.

Jesus Christ Strengthed His Confidence In The Bible.

When Jesus was on earth, he was thoroughly and fully convinced that the BIBLE provides the best source of guidance in life. This simply tells us that we need to read, study and meditate daily on the Bible. Take out time to investigate Bible prophecies and see how they were all fulfilled. It will definitely strengthen your trust in Bible prophecy thereby strengthen your faith in God.

Jesus Christ Focused On The Blessings God Promised Him.

Jesus Christ was to die a painful agonizing death on earth, but yet they was something he always did. Hebrew 12:2 tells,

He fixed his sight on the joy that was set before him.

He didn't allow the threats of men get to him. He was never distracted by what the world had to offer. He was even offered the glory of the world, but still he was focused. This is because, he knew the blessings that await him if he accomplishes God's will.

Now, how can we imitate this outstanding example.
We can do this by meditating on the wonderful blessings our God has promised us in his Word the Bible.

He has promised to remove this wicked system of things. No more sickness, pain and death. In time, we would not only see our dead loved ones again, rather we would hold them.

I want you all to use your mind eyes to visualize this wonderful blessings coming into reality. Surely, your faith would be strengthened.

Finally, my good audience, when we focus intently at the examples Jesus Christ has set for us, definitely our faith in our God would be strengthened.

Reference Bible ;
New Word translation of the Holy Scriptures.

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Thanks for contributing to SteemChurch Pboss, Jesus should be our focus as Christians. When we imitate Jesus, we strengthen our faith.

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Exactly, thanks for stopping by.

Jesus Christ is one I appreciate so much. There is so much to learn from him. Just as you said, while on earth he set a model for us to follow, a simole one at that. When we live a simple life like he did, we wouldn't have complicated problems.

Very true bro. Really appreciate your visit

Bible study is very much important in strengthening our faith...helps us know exactly what God is saying about circumstances in life.

Yes, when we regularly study and meditate on what we read, surely our faith stands to be strengthed.

The main focus of all christians is their reward in heaven and same withjesus when he us on earth ,he knoew that nothing on earth is worth his possessions in heaven and that is also why he was able to overcomw the devik during temptation,when we have a greater reward for what ever it is we are doing we pay much attention to it,pwter was able to call on jesus christ because he knew he cant trust his human skill rather he trusted jesus and that time.we all shoyld acknowlege him and never depend on our human ability.

What a blessing to read your post! I learnt something new from your post. Thank you so much. God bless you friend.

God bless you @pboss. We must stop living faith as just confession. Faith in God is laying hold of scriptural truths, understanding its principles and living by it. For instance, when sick in the body, we must deliberately lay hold of God's word for our healing, understand the principle and live by it. By this, we build our faith on God's wors just like Jesus did.

That's very true bro, thanks for your comment.

You are welcome man of God

God bless you @pboss. We must stop living faith as just confession. Faith in God is laying hold of scriptural truths, understanding its principles and living by it. For instance, when sick in the body, we must deliberately lay hold of God's word for our healing, understand the principle and live by it. By this, we build our faith on God's wors just like Jesus did.

Thank you for dis great writeup.. More post from you. Jesus Christ has set for us, definitely our faith in our God would be strengthened. We, has a christian can do that Jesus as done through faith. it is important to have time for word of God day and night. Pls read, upvote and comment this post link...thanks
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