Dear Diary,
Gold vs. Faith!
If you want to know, walk around with unadulterated gold bling #utajua_hujui! Through a fiery process, gold is purified. It is highly valued. I have heard countless stories about street thugs almost tearing (wo)men's fingers, ears, wrists and necks trying to take their golden ornaments. Why? The value placed on the golden ornament! Do we believers value FAITH more than we value other most prized perishable objects? Come with me to 1 Peter 1:7-9
Though extremely durable and valued, gold belongs to a temporal and perishable world-order compared to FAITH which is of greater worth than gold. Firstly, FAITH is purified in the tests of life, lasts longer and God puts a stamp of approval on the FAITH that's been tested and proved genuine. Tested and proved FAITH results in praise, glory and honor of God.
Secondly, genuine FAITH is directed toward Jesus Christ. Though we do not see Him now in person, we love Him and, believe in Him.
Thirdly, genuine FAITH *produces* inexpressible joy.
Ultimately the goal/consummation of FAITH is the SALVATION OF THE SOUL (whole person) in the future dimension.
Have a faith-filled year.
Yours faithful scribbler,
NzakuNashipae
NzakuNashipae
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