My Faith Walk
Many people know that the Bible is made up of two testaments, often referred to as old and new. You may wonder where the word testament comes from. There are multiple places in the bible where the word for testament is used, but most of us know it by its more familiar translation of covenant. It would be accurate to speak of the Bible’s structure in terms of old and new covenants. There are, by the
way, more than two covenants in the Bible, but that is more than can be addressed here. It is also fitting to speak of Jesus having a covenant with you personally as a testament of sorts to your faith in Him as Lord and Savior.
Apostle Paul testified, “if you confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). This is where the path of discipleship in Jesus starts: Confession of faith in Jesus as Lord. Is this your confession? If so, take time to affirmation your testimony here.
Journal Prompt:
I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and I believe God raised Him from the dead. _______ (your initials)
Prayer for the Week
Lord Jesus, I pray that I live my life in such a way that it is a testament to my faith in You as Lord and that I glorify God my Father through it. Amen.
Micro-Meditation
Psalm 23:1-6
- The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
- He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
- He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
- Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
- Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
- Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Read the versus of the Psalm.
Mark the words or phrases that catch your attention.
Meditate: talk (or better, write) with God about those words. Ask him to impress things upon your heart and mind; expect responses.
Pondering Point
What picture do you have in your mind of Jesus the Shepherd?
How do you fit into the picture as a sheep?
Enjoy that picture and talk with Jesus about it.