It’s great to hear devotional thoughts from Pamela Polanco this week! Stop by the contributors page to learn more about her.
Growing up under the influence of atheism, it took me some time to trust in Christ after attending church. I heard many people’s testimonies of transformation through Christ, but I wrestled with the truth of their claims.
Over time, as I immersed myself in the Word, listened to their testimonies, and witnessed the undeniable change in their lives, my curiosity about the Savior grew. Months later, I was personally convinced that everything the Bible claimed about Him was true.
Similarly, in the aftermath of the Samaritan woman’s conversion, we see many came to the knowledge of the truth. John 4:42 recounts, “And [they] said unto the woman, Now we believe, not because of thy saying: for we have heard him ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Saviour of the world.” Reading this gripping story prompted me to reflect on the importance of owning our faith.
Just like the Samaritans didn’t immediately embrace Christ based solely on the woman’s testimony, we mustn’t rely solely on the experiences of others to guide our faith journey. Instead, we must embark on a personal exploration, actively seeking an encounter with Christ. This involves delving into the Word, studying His teachings, and confirming the truth of Jesus’ claims firsthand.
To truly own our faith, we must have the right perspective of Christ. We can’t simply view Him as a “good” teacher, an audacious individual, or a social reformer. Instead, we must recognize Him as precisely who He claimed to be: God in the flesh, the world’s Redeemer, and the One who paid for our sins at the cross.
When the new converts in John 4 issued their bold statement of assurance, it came from their own personal experience. So, when the true knowledge of Christ confronts us, He is no longer “just” the Savior of our loved ones but our very own.
Additionally, owning our faith is a call to action, for when something truly impacts our lives, we talk about it passionately and relentlessly. You see, friend, owning our faith doesn’t end with our conversion; rather, this experience is merely its starting point.
Like the Samaritan woman who couldn’t keep her encounter with Christ to herself, when we own our faith, we feel compelled to share Christ with others. It’s clear that the people around us are still searching for truth, and our faith should serve to give hope to a lost world —owning our faith emboldens us to do so effectively.
So, friends, let’ss own our faith not only in words but also in our actions and way of life. To do so, we must not only hold personal convictions but also shine as beacons of light in a world that is still seeking the truth.
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