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FAITH LIFE
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Part 2
BY ANDRÉ AND JENNY ROEBERT
Little can compare to a peaceful stroll through a us to be vigilant and on the lookout for things, Every promise concerning us in the Word of
beautiful garden. When vibrant colours and fra- like harboured offences and unforgiveness, that God, every spiritual gift and the complete work of
grances are blended in with the fresh outdoors can steal our peace and joy and cripple our life the cross has already been secured and accom-
air, it makes for a tranquil yet exhilarating, sensory giving faith. plish by Christ Jesus. By His grace, we can live
feast! in the fullness of His blessing and freedom from
Now, just as important as ridding our gardens of every work of the enemy. However, scripture
The Bible often likens our lives to being gardens, harmful weeds, is the process of nurturing life giv- clearly teaches that the way we live out that full-
designed and destined to produce healthy, life ing seeds! ness of life is through faith. Remember, by grace
giving fruit and beautiful attributes that constantly it has been made available for us, through faith in
showcase God’s glory at work in our lives. God’s Word in our hearts produces faith! Christ Jesus, we walk in the reality of the blessing
(Romans 5:2 and Ephesians 2:1).
Just like any garden on earth, the gardens of our I believe, that the most vital tool we possess to
lives, being our hearts and minds, need constant cultivate and nurture the seeds of life and faith in If you understand the powerful force of faith,
nurturing and care. Neglect to pull out weeds our gardens is to keep God’s Word planted in you will know that firstly, it is the currency of the
that have the power to choke and destroy life giv- our hearts. kingdom of God. Without faith it is impossible
ing seedlings, can result in our gardens becoming to receive the finished work of the cross in our
lifeless, barren and dry wastelands. That’s why daily lives. According to God’s Word, at the point
the Word of God constantly reminds and warns of salvation, every believer is granted a measure
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