17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Romans 10:17 NASB
So · faith comes from hearing the message, and what is heard comes through the word of Christ. Romans 10:17 MOUNCE'
Today, many focus on diet, what we eat, and what we drink. Some even discuss, debate, and dispute which kind of diet is best for people. Is it a low-carb diet, a keto diet, or a no-dairy diet? This discourse seems endless. I don't have the answers for a natural diet, but I would like to ask about your spiritual diet.
What are you feeding on, so to speak? Are you feeding on fear, anxiety, or worry? Are you feeding on the natural circumstances? What it looks like? How long its been that way? Are you feeding on the religious traditions of men? Telling you God's power has ceased, or how you never measure up to God's standards?
What you feed on—what you consistently give your attention to—shapes your life and the direction of your destiny in Christ. If all you feed on is fear and anxiety, and worry, then you will never fully trust God and take Him at His Word. If you feed on tradition, you will always second-guess your worth, value, and right standing in God's eyes.
This is why it is essential to know and understand fully the Goodness of our Loving Father. Our Father is Faithful and true. No matter what we are facing, we know He is Good and He is not the author of our trouble or tribulation, but rather He is the victorious Savior, causing us to triumph over them.
When we know His character, His Goodness and Faithfulness, we can then take Him at His Word. Knowing His Word is true, because the One who spoke them is Good, Loving, and merciful. We can believe in and act on His Word because He is Faithful to His Word.
This is what Peter did, in Luke's Gospel. He took Jesus at His Word, and we see the result: a boat sinking harvest.
Peter, an experienced fisherman, understood the circumstances. In the natural, a great catch after a fruitless night was unlikely. Peter said Nevertheless, at your Word I will let down the net. The Greek word here is the word Rhema. It means what is uttered, spoken, or declared. In essence, it can be a divine declaration.
What has God divinely declared over you? He declares that you are loved. He declares you are healed and whole. He declares you are free from fear, worry, and anxiety. When you accepted His free gift, He declared that you were His own. You are His child and have purpose and a future. He declared that you are the Righteousness of God and are accepted and approved.
This is what you need to be feeding on. Not your temporary circumstances, challenges, or struggles. You need to tune out the negative and tune in to what God says about you. Tune in to what He accomplished for you in His redemptive work. Tune into what His triumphant resurrection purchased, procured, and provided for you.
How do you feed? By giving attention to His Word and what the Cross provided. Take time to study and read the Word, and see what God says and what He did about your situation. In essence, agree with God and receive all He has for you. When you feed on the Word of Christ and all He did for you, your Faith will grow exceedingly.
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