But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Romans 10:14-15)

Dear brothers & sisters in Christ,
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ the Lord and Savior. Amen.
It is often the most precious treasures that we take for granted. The gift of faith is unparalleled in its value, yet we it is easy to relegate it as an afterthought while giving greater attention to less important aspects of our lives. Faith has often been, in practice at least, deemed an insurance policy. People frequently function as though faith (or God) is available in emergencies but of no use in the meantime. Nothing could be further from the truth. The reality is every single one of us needs God all the time. There is no meantime.
We were created by God to be in relationship with Him and one another. We were made to be connected. Jesus came into this world, lived, died, and rose to facilitate that connection. That connection, that relationship, is True Life. Life is faith. It cannot be set aside or relegated to the bottom of the priority list in life. Without faith, without God, there is no life.
“For by grace you have been saved through faith.” You have been given Life. You have been blessed with the greatest treasure in heaven and earth. God gives you the treasure of faith.
Someone cared enough about you to share with you the Good News of Jesus Christ. God used them to connect to you – to give you faith. Thanks be to God for those beautiful feet that walked into your life. May your feet be beautiful to those around you as you share that precious gift of faith.
The grace and peace of God which surpasses all understanding keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen.

In Christ,
Pastor Carla

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— not the result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)