Main Thought
In our world today, in which everyone has been affected by the spread of the coronavirus, people are afraid that they may be near someone who’s carrying the virus. People are carrying fear with them. The world desperately needs to see people who are “carriers” of faith! If you’re a Believer, then God has chosen you to carry faith - for your benefit and for the benefit of those around you. We can learn to carry faith by imitating godly people who are fruitful in spirit and discipleship. Faith moves through us as we choose to be models and examples to others. By living out our faith and sharing it with others, we’ll see faith begin to spread everywhere.
Main Passage
3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4 For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. 6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. 7 And so you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia—your faith in God has become known everywhere.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3-8
Questions
What stands out to you in the Main Thought and Main Passages above?
What’s one lesson you’ve learned from a godly mentor that you have applied to your life?
Think about the people who have noticed your walk with God. How can you model or share your faith in this season?
Application:
Be a carrier of faith!