Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Reflection - Herbert Vander Lugt - Reason Enough

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 19, "Reason Enough", Page 24.
By Herbert Vander Lugt, Our Daily Bread Author
 

 I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice. - 2 Timothy 1:5
PHOTO: I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice. - 2 Timothy 1:5
Read: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Perhaps, like many Christians, you didn't go through a long reasoning process before believing in Jesus. You heard the good news, and realized you were a sinner and needed God's forgiveness. You understood that when Jesus died on the cross, He took the punishment you deserved. You believed that He rose from the dead, and you placed your trust in Him. This simple act of faith gave you inner peace and brought you into a personal relationship with God.

Let's suppose, however, that a well-educated skeptic challenges you to present solid historical evidence for the truthfulness of the Gospels. Though some Christians can skillfully defend their faith, you might not be one of them. Does this mean you believe without reason and your faith is just wishful thinking? Not at all! You believe because God showed you your need and His provision for it. That's reason enough! And the peace you have comes from the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16-17).

Study so that you can give reasons for belonging in Christ. But don't worry if you don't have all the answers. The God who helped timid Timothy be a good soldier for Him (2 Timothy 1:7; 2:1-4) can use you, too. Thank God for enabling you to believe. Then tell others what He has done for you.

The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of. - Pascal
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I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice. - 2 Timothy 1:5
Read: 2 Timothy 1:1-7


I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice. - 2 Timothy 1:5
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Perhaps, like many Christians, you didn't go through a long reasoning process before believing in Jesus. You heard the good news, and realized you were a sinner and needed God's forgiveness. You understood that when Jesus died on the cross, He took the punishment you deserved. You believed that He rose from the dead, and you placed your trust in Him. This simple act of faith gave you inner peace and brought you into a personal relationship with God.


Perhaps, like many Christians, you didn't go through a long reasoning process before believing in Jesus.
PHOTO: Perhaps, like many Christians, you didn't go through a long reasoning process before believing in Jesus. You heard the good news, and realized you were a sinner and needed God's forgiveness. You understood that when Jesus died on the cross, He took the punishment you deserved. You believed that He rose from the dead, and you placed your trust in Him. This simple act of faith gave you inner peace and brought you into a personal relationship with God.
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Let's suppose, however, that a well-educated skeptic challenges you to present solid historical evidence for the truthfulness of the Gospels. Though some Christians can skillfully defend their faith, you might not be one of them. Does this mean you believe without reason and your faith is just wishful thinking? Not at all! You believe because God showed you your need and His provision for it. That's reason enough! And the peace you have comes from the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16-17).


 Let's suppose, however, that a well-educated skeptic challenges you to present solid historical evidence for the truthfulness of the Gospels.
PHOTO: Let's suppose, however, that a well-educated skeptic challenges you to present solid historical evidence for the truthfulness of the Gospels. Though some Christians can skillfully defend their faith, you might not be one of them. Does this mean you believe without reason and your faith is just wishful thinking? Not at all! You believe because God showed you your need and His provision for it. That's reason enough! And the peace you have comes from the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16-17).
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 Study so that you can give reasons for belonging in Christ.
PHOTO: Study so that you can give reasons for belonging in Christ. But don't worry if you don't have all the answers. The God who helped timid Timothy be a good soldier for Him (2 Timothy 1:7; 2:1-4) can use you, too. Thank God for enabling you to believe. Then tell others what He has done for you.
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 Reflect and Pray
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"I put no faith in faith," he said,
"I only trust what's in my head,"
So I told him that my reliance
Is faith in God, who thought of science. - Gustafson
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Reflection - Herbert Vander Lugt - Reason Enough
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 19, "Reason Enough", Page 24.
By Herbert Vander Lugt, Our Daily Bread Author
 

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Reference
[1] From "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Chapter 19, "Reason Enough", Page 24.


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