The truth

In today’s world, being a Christian is looked down upon by the magazines, books, and internet. When bad things happen in everyday life, some people claim there is no God because if there was He would surely not let these things affect people’s lives. People do not wish to be tied down by rules, and several say they will trust in Christ after they have had their fun. They wish to have fun and to have the freedom to do so.  Christians are being told there are too many rules to the Christian life style. Being a Christian is not all about the rules or how someone feels at that moment but about a relationship with the Creator of the universe.

            The truth is, God is always willing to help anyone who chooses to accept Him as the persons Lord and Savior. Even though at times it may seem like He is distant and far off, He is not. Hebrews 13:5 says, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” It is a fact that sin has entered the world and bad things do happen, but those things are not from the Lord.  James 1:17 reads, “Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father above, who does not change like shifting shadows.”  Those hard times throughout life are meant to help Christians grow in their walk and faith with God by relying on Him. God is always present, helping His children survive through the issues that happen in life.

I know from personal experience that it has constantly been beneficial to reap blessings from being obedient to God’s Holy Word. If people were to give God, a chance it would be worth their time and fully rewarding. There is so much more to being a Christian if a person is willing to invest in a relationship with the Creator of the universe.  The goodness of God’s faithfulness to believers is apparent because even when we are unfaithful to Him, He remains faithful to us.  The prophet Micah rejoiced in God’s faithfulness, exulting, “Who is a God like You, pardoning iniquity and passing over the transgression of the remnant of His heritage?  He does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in mercy” (7:18).  Whenever someone is in need, that person can rely on the faithfulness of God’s promises.