[Sunday Sermon] The Gospel(5) - Faith: My Response
“9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— 13 children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.
14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
The topic we are sharing today is "Faith." How should we respond to the incredible work of salvation that God has accomplished? Faith is not merely about knowing religious facts; it is our response to what God has done for us. When Jesus called His disciples by the Sea of Galilee, they did not just listen to His words and feel inspired—they immediately left their nets and followed Him. Faith is not just agreement or admiration; it is a decisive response when God calls us.
Jesus did not merely present a path for life—He personally invited us. "Follow me." This is His invitation. The world offers us various solutions, but Jesus simply says, "Come to me." Our true restoration happens through a personal relationship with Him. God has not called us just to follow good teachings, but to live in deep fellowship with Him.
Faith is our humble response to God's work. It is not about making grand declarations, but about reaching out our small hands to His. Following Jesus is an act of obedience to the grace He has given us, and through it, God transforms us and leads us into a new life.
The Holy Spirit moves our hearts so that we can believe in Jesus, grieve over our sins, and confess Him as Lord. Through the Word, we are assured that those who believe in Jesus have eternal life. At times, our faith may feel weak, but we can hold onto the promises of Scripture and find assurance through the inner testimony of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus does not invite us just once—He continuously calls us and urges us to make a decision. The miracles He performed in the past still apply to us today, and we are invited to receive His grace. Will you respond to His invitation today and accept His love and power?
Prayer: Lord, just as You called the disciples, Matthew, Bartimaeus, and the saints who have gone before us, I hear Your warm voice calling me again. The Holy Spirit knocks on the door of my heart to restore the image of God within me. Lord, I offer my life to You—receive it and reign over it. Work in me so that I may live as a new creation, experiencing abundant life and restored relationships. Amen.
(Note: This summary was created based on an AI draft.)