Romans 10:17: So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
The statement in Romans 10:17 applies both to Christians and those who are not yet Christians. God’s word produces and builds faith.
Jesus, in the “parable of the sower,” taught that when good and honest hearts come in contact with the truth of God’s word, good fruit is produced (Luke 8:15).
God’s word is the “seed” that makes Christians (Luke 8:11), and God’s word is the nourishment by which Christians grow (Acts 20:32; 1 Pet. 2:2; Heb. 5:14).
This week, we invite all to come hear lessons from this faith-building word.
As we hear, may we not be as the hard-hearted, who do not want to admit when change is needed. May we not be as those who hear the word, but do not put it into practice. May we not be as the procrastinator, who says “someday” I will do what the Lord requires.
May we have the heart to make our lives right with God immediately, recognizing that none of us are guaranteed another day (James 4:14), and Jesus’ return could come this week (Matt. 24:36; 2 Pet. 3:10).
God has given us “all things that pertain unto life and godliness” (2 Pet. 1:3). May we seek to be godly and thus be granted eternal life by “feeding” upon His word and putting His will into practice.
– Michael Hickox