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Jan Turrentine | Read Psalm 40:1-4
Occasionally in church services of my childhood, someone would “give their testimony,” dramatically recalling how God rescued them and gave them new life. The “pit of death” and the “mud and filth” of the psalmist’s story was their story too (CEB). Their passion and conviction powerfully moved others to renewed...
Faithful God, remind me of the powerful song you have placed within me, and give me the courage to sing it. Amen.
Scripture consistently portrays faith as an identity-forming spiritual quality that acts and speaks. Isaiah demonstrates unwavering confidence in God, regardless of circumstances, and a mission to be light in the world. The psalmist’s faith produces hope in God’s deliverance and “a new song” that proclaims God’s salvation to others. Paul’s portrait of faith includes an identity and giftedness that enable believers to fulfill God’s purposes. The Gospel of John reminds us of the power of testimony in pointing others to Christ.
Read Isaiah 49:1-7. How does your faith give you confidence?
Read Psalm 40:1-11. What does your “new song” of faith say?
Read 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. How does your faith keep you from harmful distractions?
Read John 1:29-42. How do you point others to Jesus?
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