The life of a believer in Jesus Christ is not acting in blind faith, hoping something good might happen…. No! The life of a believer in Jesus Christ is one that has ‘put off’ or ‘crucified’ their own will and desire because of what is known to be true and fantastic about Christ and the Life He wants you to have. Paul writes, “For we walk by faith, not by sight… that is living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises” (2 Cor 5:7). We can be this confident and courageous because God is at work in all aspects of our lives… even the ones we describe as bad, frustrating, and evil. In each circumstance, He is preparing us for His end game of an eternity abiding with Him. As we are ‘at home’ or content in this life, knowing God is doing all He has promised, we live by faith in His Word and not by what we see or is temporal. We can live this way because, “in the gospel, the righteousness (or all that is Good) of God is revealed, both springing from faith (in what is true) and leading to faith [disclosed in a way that awakens more faith]. As it is written and forever remains written, ‘the just (those who abide in Christ) shall live by Faith’” (Romans 1:17). To live by faith is to choose to rest or abide in God’s revealed Word. It is revealed through His creations magnificent design and through His written Word, or the Gospel. As we let go of our will and wanting everything to fit our thinking, and grasp hold of the truth that is revealed to us, our faith grows stronger and we begin to courageously walk with confidence. Isaiah points this out when he writes, “But those who wait for the LORD (those who expect, look for, and hope in Him) Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings… and rise up close to God like eagles rising toward the sun; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired” (Isaiah 40:31 AMP).
If this does not describe the life you now live, it is because you have chosen to ‘not abide’ or ‘rest in’ Gods revealed truth and way. Every word and promise is available to ALL men, BUT to avail yourself to all their fantastic benefits you must choose to receive them. This requires you to put off your will and desires, and put on… by faith, what is revealed and true in Jesus the Christ.
Jesus said,
“I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.
If anyone does not abide in Me (by their own choice) he is thrown away as a branch and dries up; and they gather them, and cast them into the fire and they are burned.
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”
(John 15:5-7)
The life God has for you is fantastic and it is available to all who walk by faith and not by sight. I pray that you step forward by faith into all God has prepared for you, just as Israel did at the Jordon River, and come to know the fulfillment of all God’s promises in your life.
Choose wisely….
Praying for you
Written by David Brown: David Brown is a husband, father, grandfather, Pastor with a Masters of Religious Studies and a Professor of Philosophy and Comparative Religions. Dave is the Associate Pastor of Pemberton’s First Baptist Church. He is the author of two devotional books, “From a Chair by the Window.” And “#PrayerWinsThe Day”.
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Beautiful place to separate yourself for the Lord. Soo peaceful no technology which I love. Just you nature and God. I was there for a women's retreat.
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It's A Good Place To Have Retreats And They Have GREAT FOOD AND GREAT MUSIC
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America's Keswick Christian Retreat and Conference Center
This place is beautiful! Great for a little getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Robert Rodriguez
1711813203
The bestest place
Florence Ibrahim
1711601879
Christan true and very clean and good food and speaker blessed bmy soul love it my home and will always come back again again for ever in the lord. Room was so beautiful . They work so hard to make you happy. Will try to bring family member to be... blessed hear also. I support all that they do to help men and woman find god. When I come to Keswick I didn't want to go home . That how happy and blessed I'm. Always pray for all of them daily. So glad I found this blessed placeread more
Ross Fichter
1710505821
Stayed here while we were visiting my in-laws at The Pines Living Facility. Exactly what we needed for lodging -- inexpensive compared to most motels without any loss of accommodations, and very Christ-centered environment. Plus they serve a great... breakfast every morning. No TV in the room, but that was not an issue for us, since there is nothing worth watching anyway. Staff were extremely friendly and did their jobs well. This place is a gem and a blessing to all who walk on their beautiful property.read more
Manuel Chávez Martínez
1709498094
Es un lugar maravilloso para disfrutar la palabra de Dios
Pianista Benjamín Arias
1708802888
Bien
William Dundas
1708697460
This place holds a special place in my life journey. I was Baptised there as I RE-DEDICATED myself. It was Febuary at night, so my review may not give it the right justice. What I can say, there were a ton of relaxing, peaceful locations to... re-connect with JESUS. Obviously, there was a pool, several lake's with benches. Gathering locations to celebrate, and break bread. A very wholesome Resort.read more
Adrian Obrien
1707934719
Spontaneous invite to girl talk! Loved it! Speaker was on point, fellowship and food , how better to start Valentines?
Ivelisse Romero
1707021027
Beautiful place to separate yourself for the Lord. Soo peaceful no technology which I love. Just you nature and God. I was there for a women's retreat.
Jennifer Crabtree
1706843166
A wonderful Christ- and family-oriented place! Beautiful grounds and welcoming staff. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the conference we attended as well as the community hymn-sing. Highly recommend.
Jason Zimolong
1706837733
They've been a 5 star treatment and resort...doing God's work!
Patricia Simpson
1705193514
Peaceful little spot, so close to home 🩵
James Kolchin
1704151396
It's A Good Place To Have Retreats And They Have GREAT FOOD AND GREAT MUSIC
Kaia Leeds
1703475382
This was a very nice place!! I sang here with my school!!
Geoffrey Brewster
1702920475
You can see GOD work in and throughAll that go there.