FAITH!
Dear congregation,
In today’s sermon, titled "FAITH," we explore the profound truth encapsulated in the saying, "Closed doors are a test of our faith. Keep moving forward, being your best, living with determination and faith. When you do, you’ll see amazing changes all around you."
Life’s journey is often marked by moments of uncertainty and challenge, where our paths seem obstructed by closed doors. These moments, while daunting, are not designed to deter us but to deepen our faith. They are divine invitations to trust God’s sovereignty and to believe that every setback is a setup for a greater comeback.
James 1:3-4 tells us, “...the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” This scripture illuminates the purpose behind our trials: to cultivate a steadfast faith that stands unshaken in the face of adversity. It’s in the pressing, in the enduring, that our faith is refined and our character is forged.
To keep moving forward is a choice—a choice to live with determination and faith, even when the end seems nowhere in sight. It’s a declaration that our hope is not anchored in the seen but the unseen, in the promises of God which are yes and amen. As we embody this resilience, we become beacons of God’s grace, testimonies to His faithfulness.
The beauty of living a life of faith is witnessing the transformation that unfolds not just within us but all around us. Miracles happen, doors swing open, and opportunities arise as we align our steps with faith. These changes are not coincidental; they are the fingerprints of God, evidence of His active involvement in our lives.
In conclusion, let us embrace the journey of faith with boldness and confidence. Let the closed doors we encounter not discourage us but encourage us to press deeper into God. For it’s through faith that we perceive the world not as it is, but as it could be, according to God’s perfect will.
Stand firm in faith, beloved, for it is the key to unlocking the divine transformations awaiting us.
Amen.