faith – Christ Chapel South Bend

9 January

Confidence

Devotional, January 9, 2015

“For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day.” ~ 2 Timothy 1:12 Until we know the depth of His love, we will never truly experience the confidence that comes from knowing beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we are loved by God and called for His purpose. That confidence comes when we understand who we are in Christ. One of the most beautiful and powerful passages of scripture is the Apostle Paul’s prayer for realization of the power that works in.

13 August

21st Century Living: Have We Forgotten Who We Are?

Devotional, August 13, 2014

Those of us who claim to be followers of Christ are obligated to fear God more than man. Webster defines obligation as “the duty and promise of conscience by which one is bound.” Obligation is “the constraining power of conscience or law. The condition of being indebted for an act of kindness.” It is “the obligation to do that which is prescribed or required.” The Lord spoke to the prophet Samuel and said: “I regret making Saul king, for he has turned back from following Me and has not preformed My commands.” (1 Samuel 15:11 AMP) Samuel was grieved with.