“Why love being a Christian?”

Sunday, December 17, 2017

Every possible answer to the question in this title is secondary to the fact that we have FAITH. You need it to become a Christian, and you cannot remain faithful without it (Heb. 11:6). The confidence we have in our hope of heaven is based upon faith, and this faith is developed by feeding on the word of God (Rom. 10:17).

Here is an interesting question – what things should not be used to justify your love of being a Christian? For example, who would say they love being a Christian because of the hardships they face? Saints know that they became children of God to be able to face and endure problems that arise, not so all problems would immediately go away (Phil. 4:13). This is why we pray, worship, love, forgive, weep and rejoice. Our faith is to be living (I Pet. 1:3). This means our faith should be active because a faith without demonstration is a dead faith (James 2:26).

Those who walk by faith have a firm foundation. Because their foundation is sure and steadfast, they find a peace that passes all understanding (Phil. 4:4-7). This enables one to resist the fiery darts of the wicked one (Eph. 6:16). Victory is the only way we will get to spend eternity with all the faithful at the end of time. This brings up an important point – Christians are not alone! Christians find joy in striving with others to walk by faith and not by sight (II Cor. 5:7).

Now we understand completely why God’s people are eager to assemble for Bible study whenever the opportunity arises. Because faith is the key to true joy for the Christian, having their faith increased magnifies all the things that they love about being part of God’s family. Those who lack faith find it very difficult to come up with good reasons why they love being a Christian. Weakening a Christian’s faith results in a weaker Christian. Removing their faith destroys the Christian.

Like disciples asked of Jesus, let’s all make sure we see the importance of doing everything we can to increase our faith (Luke 17:5). Our salvation depends upon it.

Chuck

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