Faith and Trust - Identifying with Christ

This August, we will be introducing a four-part series titled ‘Identifying With Christ.’ We will be focusing not only on what it looks like to follow Jesus, but also on the actions we must take to live our lives in the identity of Christ. 

But before we can choose to identify with Christ (because it is a choice), we must identify where our foundations of faith lie.. Do we believe that the gospel message is alive and active today? And if so, how can our lives reflect the Gospel?... by our faith! Faith is found in our belief in Jesus, that He is alive and active today! Faith is the foundation of trusting in Him. So when we can stand rooted in the gospel, our faith will flourish, being our backbone to trust Him. 

Hebrews 11:1 tells us, “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (NIV Bible). Confident faith allows us to walk in the fulfillment of the Lord's grace and promises and know that it will come to fruition. Need proof? Go read Hebrews 11! It is full of promises kept because of faith. As we practice continual faith, our trust in Jesus will grow. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” (NIV Bible). This verse also reminds us that constant reliance and submission are necessary to have a trusting relationship with the Lord. 

Setting your trust in Christ will allow you to walk in your God given identity of loved, chosen, redeemed, and valued as a son or daughter of the Most High God! When we live this identity, it will allow us to turn away from our sinful nature and stop finding our worth in what the world has to offer. Instead, our faith and trust in the Lord will bring us confidence in our relationship with Christ!

I will leave you with this: Isaiah 26:3-4 says, You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” (NIV Bible).  Glory be to God!