MATTHEW 5:44–45
I love to read, and I’d have to say the book that’s impacted my life the most was a true story about a group of Anabaptist Christians in Austria in 1539. They were captured and put into a dungeon because they believed differently than the Catholic faith, Austria’s national religion. Their faith amazed me because they were willing to do anything for the Savior. The book describes how they tried to witness their faith to the jailor and then how they were willing to become galley salves rather than renounce what they believed was the truth. On the long march to the sea in chains, they were amazingly able to share the gospel to many people. Then when they reached the sea, God delivered them from the galleys, the soldiers, and the chains and dungeons. They were able to really glorify God through this situation. After reading this book, I became really convicted. Am I willing to die for my faith and for Jesus, who died for me? How much do I love my enemies and even bless them? How much of my life have I given to Christ? Would I be willing to let Him lead me through whatever He wanted? I still have so much to learn, but that book still challenges me so much. My life has changed; I have a different goal now. The firm believers in that book are my role models as I try to live a life where I am willing to sit back and let God drive!
Hannah Reeves, 14, home school, Central, SC
Please, give me faith that can move a mountain.
I want to use it to do something great for You, Father!