My Faith Walk

Many people know that the Bible is made up of two testaments, often referred to as old and new. You may wonder where the word testament comes from. There are multiple places in the bible where the word for testament is used, only most of us know it by its more familiar translation of covenant. It would therefore be accurate to speak of the Bible’s structure in terms of old and new covenants. There are by the way more than two covenants in the Bible, but that is more than we can address here. It is also fitting to speak of Jesus having a covenant with you personally. You might call it a testament to your faith in Him as Lord and Savior.

Apostle Paul testified, “if you confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and believe that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” (Romans 10:9). This is where the path of discipleship starts: a confession of faith in Jesus as Lord. Is this your confession? 

I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and
I believe God raised Him from the dead.
I believe that this is most certainly true. 

Prayer

Lord Jesus, I pray that I live my life in such a way that it is a testament to my faith in You as Lord and that I glorify God my Father through it. Amen.

Micro-Meditation Scripture

Psalm 23:1-6

1 The LORD is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures: he leads me beside the still waters.
3a He restores my soul: (3b) he leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for You are with me;
Your rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: you anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Micro-Meditation Action

Read the verses of the Psalm two times.  Focus on what you see differently on the second reading.

Mark any words or phrases that catch your attention.

Meditate: Talk (or write in a journal) with God about the words that catch your attention. Ask Him to impress things upon your heart and mind; expect a response.

Pondering Point

What picture do you have in your mind of Jesus the Shepherd? How do you fit into the picture as a sheep? Enjoy that picture and talk with Jesus about it.

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