JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is to put God’s Word into practice.

According to Jesus, this is the way of wisdom. God’s Word provides a firm foundation for our lives. After preaching the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said in Matthew 7:24, “Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.”

Those who shine brightly for the Gospel live out the teachings of Jesus.

Jesus is the One who said, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”

“Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God.”

Putting God’s Word into practice is a vital step to a Radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com