Fear in Faith

I believe that there is nothing more valuable in this world than the assurance of our soul’s salvation. 
It was not, it is not and it will not be easy to fight the good fight and keep the faith. But God’s divine mercy has always found me.

What is the secret behind attaining and keeping your salvation? Obedience to the Word of God is what caused me to sacrifice the sins of my youth. It cost me to sacrifice idolising my mother, to forgive my oppressors, to run away from the wrong crowd, and to suffer injustices without being able to do anything about it…

During this long journey, I have carried my sacrificial cross on a daily basis. It was hard, but never beyond my limits. My salvation has always been the most important thing in my life, and I have taken no shortcuts or breaks. It’s been worth living through each sacrifice in order to keep my salvation. Keeping a clean conscience and moving forward without looking back, was and has been key in building the foundation of my faith.

Like an evil spirit, sin haunts its victim causing him to become discouraged and eventually disobeying. I have learnt that whomever we obey becomes our master.

If we obey sin, it becomes our master and an obstacle blocking God’s promises. 
If we obey the Word of God, then Jesus is our Lord and all His promises shall come upon us and overtake us (Deuteronomy 28:2).

I have learnt that faith in God has nothing to do with emotions. It can be summed up into the obedience of His Word. 
Summing up, by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, I have found a priceless pearl, a hidden treasure and have achieved my salvation. 
But it will only be definitely mine if I remain in the faith until death.

Bishop Edir Macedo