DAD'S RAMBLINGS -- IT IS GOOD TO BE A CHRISTIAN

DAD'S RAMBLINGS -- THE JOY OF BEING A CHRISTIAN

"Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied." (Acts 9:31)

It must have been a refreshing time for the believers in Israel during that time.

Four things were evident among believers. They had peace. With the conversion of Saul, the threat of persecution was less, and the church multiplied. Peace is not dependent on our outward circumstances. We can have the peace of God that passes all understanding. But it is a blessing to not have persecution from the ungodly.

They were edified. They were being built up in the faith through the encouragement of fellow-believers and studying God's Word.

They were walking in the fear of the Lord. The fear of the Lord comes from recognizing His awesome presence and authority in the life of the believer. When people acknowledge His Lordship, they want to serve Him and be obedient to His direction.

They walked in the comfort of the Holy Spirit. Knowing that Jesus died for our sins and that our sins are forgiven brings great comfort to the soul.

We can have the same experience as the early believers. We can live at peace, with God, with ourselves, and with our world. We are edified – built up in the faith – as we fellowship together in God's Word. We walk in the fear of the Lord as we live in obedience and submission to the Lordship of Jesus. And we have great comfort knowing that all is right between us and God.

It is good to be a Christian.

Love, Dad