The Power of Faith and Love
Jesus said that if we have faith as small as a mustard seed, we will move mountains (Matthew 17:20). Nothing is impossible if we believe and trust in God. Through believing in God, the Israelites subdued kingdoms, brought about justice, gained what was promised, shut the mouth of lions, stopped the fury of fire and escaped the edge of the sword. In a time of weakness they were made strong, became brave in battle (as David when fighting Goliath) and defeated the armies of the enemy (Hebrews 11:33-34).
Faith is the victory that overcomes the world (1 John 5:4). One of Gods greatest powers is love. Love is strong as death. Love wins over our enemy. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. When we were Gods enemies, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His son (Romans 5:8-10). It was the power of love that enabled God to give us sinners His only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). This love is what we Christians should have for one another. This love of God constrains us to love Him, to keep His commandments, to be obedient and to trust Him. It casts out fear. Nothing is able to separate us from the love of Christ.
In all things we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us. For I am convinced that neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:35-39).
Bro Achomyang A Jamyinjia (Muyuka, Cameroon)
