Michael Christian Bell

You cannot please God without faith: anyone who wants to come to God must believe that there is a God and he rewards those who sincerely seek him - Hebrews 11:6. Where faith operates, God's power will soon be at work. Faith justifies, it makes us right in God's sight. When we believe in Jesus, our faith sets in motion the efficacy that results from his perfect shed blood. When a person believes in Christ, heaven and earth unite as one. Thus one takes courage because sins are dealt with and the joy of a cleansed heart begins to heal stress and toxins that wear down the body and make it sick. Faith has healing virtue. Faith reaches out to the unlovely and the unwanted sinner in his or her greatest need. The Christian pathway has plenty of troubles and tears that are inescapable, and sometimes the most important lessons and spiritual truths are gained as a result of failings. But many pains and pitfalls can be avoided in the Christian walk if wise advice is heeded. There's always something new to learn in the walk of faith. At some point in time Christians will encounter challenging situations where some, or all of the spiritual advice listed here will assist them in their walk of faith. Strength for the Christian Experience covers the following relevant topics: Have faith that God has forgiven you; Faith Defined; Utterly reject negative thoughts that accuse God; Stay focused on the New Testament; and, You cannot buy or earn salvation, ever Also, Recognize and activate your priesthood; Don't ever think that you are the only one; Be the person God wants you to be; and, Get regular spiritual renewals. Take courage, God is on your side. Inspirational and Instructional.

Genesis digresses from Joseph to Judah because the story of Redemption must follow the genealogy of the promised Messiah. Surprisingly, the brother who suggested the sale of Joseph to the Ishmaelite traders is the man we now follow. Joseph the son of Rachel saved Israel and received the Birthright. Judah, the son of Leah hated Joseph because his father favored him and because Joseph exhibited spiritual qualities that irritated the brothers. Yet Judah's destiny, in reality, proved to be far greater than Josephs, in terms of future posterity and eternal significance. But how could Judah know such a thing in his carnal state.

Guidance is one of the most important lessons in the Christian experience, and let's face it, many Christians are unable to discern the voice of the Lord and are unfamiliar with the term called 'the leading of the Spirit.' This is a growth issue. Some Believers grow slowly and some grow quickly. Some are ready for it, others are not yet there. Because pastors and modern day clergy have such a huge impact upon the guidance of Believers and their spiritual dispositions, I will explain the purpose of the ministry gifts and their human personalities. Remember, Christians must never exalt men to the status of sainthood and perfection. Every Believer is a unique priest and a saint in God's economy. However some men and women have great gifting's to build up and encourage the church.