Great Faith
I’m Joni Eareckson Tada. You know, you often hear people say that faith is a commitment to Christ. But I don’t think it has anything to do with our commitment or allegiance or our promising to do this or that for him. No. Faith is a selfdespairing trust in the Lord. It is coming to him in emptyhanded poverty. When we place our faith in Christ, we are not so much taking a stand for him, as we are acknowledging the stand that he takes for us.
People of great faith aren’t measured by their shining commitment; no, great faith is recognizing your spiritual lack. People of faith bring to the Lord nothing but their open hands and hearts, ready to humbly receive whatever God – in his mercy – will give. Faith means being sure of Christ’s commitment to you, rather than your commitment to him. So if you want to place your faith in Christ today, surrender it all. Now that’s faith that truly pleases God.
© Joni and Friends
Living with a Brain Stem Tumor: Finding Faith and Purpose
Now a husband, father of three, and author, Kyle is living a full, meaningful life. Through his difficulties Kyle has developed a deep trust in God and has learned to live on purpose with faith, focus, and flexibility.
