Are You Living with Your "B"eliefs?

For the Kingdom of God is not in talk but in power.- 1 Corinthians 4:20

How would you describe your beliefs?  Would you say you are a strong believer?  Are you someone who is just starting to dip their toes in the water of faith?  Or are you the type to jump right in not worrying about the temperature of the water but rather boldly going in feet first?

Whatever stage you are in, we have to remind ourselves that our beliefs are shown through our actions.  What is in our heart is what comes out of our daily lives.  It's not enough to talk about what we believe but if we are going to declare ourselves Christians, we must live by our beliefs.

Our beliefs shape us and make us who we are today.  They shape our life, our values, our morals and our choices.  They shape how we treat others.  Our beliefs are sewn deeply into the very fabric of our lives whether good or bad.  And if you are a true believer of Christ, you are called to adhere to the instructions God has called us to live by.  It's not enough to talk the talk but you must walk the walk.  We are to live a life that is God honoring and when we do, God will reward us.

Corrie ten Boom was a Dutch watchmaker and Christian who, along with her father and other family members, helped many Jews escape the Nazi Holocaust during World War II by hiding them in her closet.  She later was arrested and spent many years in prison during the Nazi regime.  Even while in prison, Corrie spent time in worship with a Bible that she snuck into the camp.  She is an example of living out your beliefs regardless of what is happening in your life.  One of her quotes that I cherish is, "If all things are possible with God, then all things are possible to him who believes in him".

Living out our beliefs at all times is what true faith is.  And God tells us in Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

How are you living out your true beliefs, your true faith?  Are you living a life that represents your complete trust in God?  Are you showing your children what true faith in your belief system is?  If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all.~ Isaiah 7:9

Through every moment and season of your life, God is there.  God is standing at the door with arms wide open ready to embrace you. 

You have to step out into faith.  You have to act out your beliefs.  And when you do take that step, and place your life in the very capable hands of Jesus Christ, you will be amazed at what He can do for you and through you.  Let's be a society that lives out our belief in Jesus for the world to see.  Let's be parents who live out our belief in front of our children.  Let's be faithful, active believers in Christ in all times and in all ways.

Lord, today I want to be a person who lives out my belief in You.  Help me to be mindful of my actions and how they represent my faith in You.  Let my actions speak louder than words and be an opportunity to glorify You. Amen.