Message from Scripture: 6/9/2020

Today’s message from Scripture comes from Rom. 10:17; “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” This is a fascinating verse. The word translated “hearing” doesn’t refer exclusively to the ability to hear, but what is heard. The term “word,” in word of Christ, is the Greek ῥῆμα, which is a declaration or saying. So, it can be translated, “So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the message about Christ.”

Since faith comes from what is heard, what message is it that you’re listening to? There are many different messages competing for our attention. The world is a cacophony of ideas and philosophies that so often are in conflict with the message of Christ. Satan is at work in the world, and he would have us believe there are so many different ways to believe, so many paths to take, so many messages that all are valid expressions for life. The problem is, all of the concepts and views offered by the world are variations on the same theme of sin. Paul summed up everything the world offers this way; “Do not be conformed to this age,” or stop being conformed to this age (Rom. 12:2). The message the world offers is really just one message, based in sin, which destroys and condemns.

If we are to develop a strong faith, then what we must hear is the message about Christ. We need a philosophy of life based on Christ, on His love for us, on His sacrifice for us, on His will for our lives. “Therefore as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude” (Col. 2:6-7). We must spend time daily in Scripture if we are to be spiritually formed into the image of Christ. As the Psalmist reminds us, “Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You” (Psa. 119:11).

We hear all kinds of messages; make sure you hear the message that can save your soul. Read your Bible every day, and every day will be great. God bless.

Robert