The True Measure of Faith
Posted by appolus on January 30, 2025
The proof of our life in Christ , our resurrection from the dead, our authentic faith, is not found in a large house, a $2000 suit or a prosperous life in this world. These things prove nothing in the spiritual. The proof of our faith is how we react to carrying our cross. In the midst of death to ourselves, does the love of Jesus pour forth? Do we minister to others when we ourselves are in the midst of trial and testings? When you are crushed, does oil flow from your brokenness?
The cross does not lie. It exposes the true nature of our inner man. There is no room for hypocrisy on the cross, what the actor hides, the cross reveals. The men and women of the cross are self evident. They are sacrificial. The men and women of the cross are unmistakable, no matter what their church or denominational background is. They are the called-out ones, ever seeking to go deeper in the Lord. They do not chase after the latest trends in the church, nor do they crave ear tickling words from polished religious salesmen.
Let me encourage you saint. I know the narrow path from Calvary to the throne is often lonely. But take heart- every true saint who came before you has walked the same road. If you are blessed, you will find a few kindred souls along the way and you will strengthen one another. Religion indulges the flesh, but relationship with Christ calls us to die-to self, to pride, to the world. And in that dying, Christ rises. His light breaks forth from within us, shining like a mighty beacon into a world that is lost in darkness.Hold fast, for the cross is our testimony, and the resurrection is our hope.
A Call To The Remnant 
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Anonymous said
Thank you brother Frank for watering my thirsty, tired spirit.
Thank you. The Lord Jesus is worth every second of loneliness, exhaustion and grief in this world.
Just reading your words caused me to rejoice in the strength and comfort we can rest on everyday in our blessed savior!
Blessings to you today!
Shannon
appolus said
And blessings to you sister Shannon, may we rest in His strength and rejoice in the fact that we are loved by Jesus, we are known!…….bro Frank
1pursuit said
Great words of truth, Frank. I appreciate your forthright writing. Yes, this is a lonely path, for few there are to travel it. As Tozer stated, “The righteous are always few.”
May our God grant us the strength and courage to walk by faith and not by sight on this path. The presence of His Spirit within us evaporates the loneliness in the warmth of communion with Himself.
May our God bless you with that communion today!
Tim
madrekins said
Praise the LORD. Absolute Truth.
The only thing I’d add is that the person who has this relationship with the LORD also has that PERFECT Peace that surpasses ALL understanding.
The Peace part is SO important to the Christians Faith walk.
When in the future we hear: Peace peace but there is no peace your Faithful Followers of Yeshua will stand firm and at Peace. They will NOT be shaken by the things of this world because they worship the LORD GOD in Spirit and Truth.
Blessings Brother Frank
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appolus said
His own personal email.
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