You Have It, Use it (Pt7)

Daily Voice Devotional with Niyi Adekunle Sunday 30th March You Have It, Use It. 7 2 Cor. 5:17 says, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has gone, the new is here!” This transformation means our lives should reflect a new attitude—what the Bible calls the fruit of the Spirit. The early believers in Acts 11 were recognized as Christians because of their Christ like character. Their love, kindness, and patience set them apart. Likewise, God gives us the ability to develop Christ-like traits, not by our strength, but through the Holy Spirit. 2Pe 1:5-7 CEV Do your best to improve your faith. You can do this by adding goodness, understanding, 6 self-controls, patience, devotion to God, 7 concern for others, and love. Faith alone isn’t enough; it must be accompanied by actions that reflect Christ’s nature. Paul reinforces this in 1 Corinthians 13: “You can have faith and give to the poor, but without love, it means nothing.” Faith should be accompanied by acts of goodness, kindness, and love—this is what makes our lives beautiful. A good example of a person of Christ like character is Tabitha (Dorcas), a woman of faith known for her kindness. When she died, people pleaded with Peter to raise he back to life because of her acts of kindness. They showed him the beautiful things she had done for them when she was alive. Her character made an impact. Similarly, Paul instructed Timothy to ensure that widows receiving help were known for their good works—raising families well, showing hospitality, and comforting others. As believers, spiritual gifts and biblical knowledge are valuable, but character is essential. Jesus said, “By this shall all men know that you are my disciples—when you love one another.” Jesus is challenging us here to let the world see and know us for our good and loving attitude towards one another. God bless you, enjoy your day.