FROM THE KEYBOARD

Coming to Christ isn't based on information but revelation. Again, it's not based on willpower but the Father's will and His power. (See Matthew 16:17 / John 1:10-13)

Having faith doesn't remove our questions, but it does give us the answer of what we should do with our questions. Bring them to God and then trust Him for resolve. "But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him" (Hebrews 11:6).

Don't see your trials as a hindrance but rather as providence. God will grace us with the very tribulation that the soil of our soul needs in order to grow. "My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience" (James 1:2-3).

Let us be holy devoted with speaking right about the One who is righteous. In other words, "let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer" (Psalm 19:14).

The courage of character isn't made in the arena, it's only seen there. And those who spend time with Jesus in private cannot help but to stand boldly for Him in public. "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes... " (Romans 1:16).

Adversity either bends our knee or it breaks our back. And if we see the Lord as faithful, we will see adversity as useful. "And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope" (Romans 5:3-4).