Let go of what holds you back

But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he draws back, I will not be pleased with him.

But we are not of those who draw back and are lost, but of those who have faith and preserve their lives." (Hebrews 10:38-39)

Living by faith is essential for all believers in Jesus. It is through faith that a Christian demonstrates their dependence and trust in God's love, seeing Him as their living hope. However, when we transfer that trust elsewhere or simply drift away from God, we are retreating in faith.

If you have based your life and trust in something created rather than in the Creator, you are at great risk of falling back. Do not compromise your faith! Place it in the unshakable rock, the one who is the author and finisher of our faith: Jesus! Fix your eyes on Him; do not be distracted by the things of this world. Believe beyond the circumstances. It is worth living by faith.

Believe and Do Not Fall Back:

• Keep your faith alive and active. Pray, listen, read, study, and meditate on the Word of God (faith comes through the Bible).

• Pray and ask the Lord to help you stay firm in your faith in Him.

• Put into practice the faith you have in the Lord and in His Word, for faith without works is dead.

• Seek to get involved in the church and in growth and discipleship groups.

• Support and encourage others to strengthen their faith in God.

To Pray:

Dear God, thank you for the gift of faith that you have granted us, your children. Help me not to fall back but to remain steadfast in you, believing in the foundations of your Word. Increase our faith and help us to live it out in practice each day. May our hearts never stray from the grace and hope we find in Jesus Christ. Bless us so that many others may also come to faith in you, the true God, and live by faith as well. In the name of Jesus, amen.