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(John 3:16) [Jesus speaking] "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
In this series, we're delving deeper into the teachings that Jesus left us to follow. The fourth commandment leads us to our next focus: FAITH IN HIM ... IMMENSELY worth the read, from our sister Francesca:
The Apostle Paul was infinitely faithful to God, as he confirmed in 2 Timothy 4:7, declaring, "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." AMEN. In the past, before giving my life to Jesus, the phrase "the faith" was strange to me; I couldn't understand its meaning. I sensed it had something to do with religious belief. Still, it didn't inspire me; in fact, quite the contrary, it created total confusion in me, even though in my subconscious, I heard a little voice telling me to try to examine it, but I found it so difficult to understand how!
After facing serious problems for a long time, I came to understand the truth about faith (thanks to a sister in Christ who helped me deeply understand its meaning). When I gave my life to Jesus, I was immediately enlightened. After receiving my Baptism, I felt an extraordinary fire and began to discover and learn more about the Word.
In the beginning, the enemy tried to hinder me, saying, "Don't believe everything they tell you; there is no Paradise, there is nothing; enjoy this life. You can get everything you desire here." This voice kept on desperately trying to turn me away from God. One evening before going to bed, I asked, "Lord, God who is in Heaven, I believe in You, please give me a sign so that I cannot doubt You because the enemy disturbs me continuously!"
Indeed, that night, I had a dream, or rather several dreams, which I confidently believe God gave me as confirmation. In one of the dreams, I found myself on a very narrow road with many curves and rocks, but it was bright. Behind me was a very wide highway with darkness! A voice told me, "Have faith, do not look back; you will succeed, go forward; I am beside you!" There were many objects on the ground, and I asked, "What are these?" The Voice said, "These objects belong to those who did not have faith in me and turned back! You, though, keep going forward; do not stop. Now I will show you the goal that awaits you. Climb that rock, what do you see?" It was something wonderful, a dazzling light, trees like enormous feathers, a great river...!
Immediately, I saw a sword pass before my eyes and launch toward a rock (the sword's meaning is the Word; the Rock represents the church (faith). This dream was God's confirmation to me that having faith means trusting in The Word. His promises do not return void; everything will be fulfilled, AMEN!!
My dear ones, I do not wish to prolong this testimony much longer. God has come to me many times in dreams, showing me where I was falling from a vortex of flame, and a hand pulled me out of this horrible vortex, but there were others around me falling like zombies! Some were friends I used to hang out with, but unfortunately, they were involved in things God severely condemns! I tried to testify to them. I wanted them to also taste the truth and Salvation, but they didn't want to! I asked, "Lord, have mercy on them," but God made me understand not to insist on what has been eliminated! I still get chills! Thank you, my Lord; I put everything in your hands. Now I know what it means to have Faith. Now, let us move forward; in our lives, we will face moments of doubt or discouragement. Let us be strong in faith, holding tightly to the Word. God will never abandon us. In the end, like Paul, "we will have fought the good fight, we will have finished the race, and we will have kept the Faith." Courage, brothers and sisters, let us move forward; Jesus is with us. Your sister Francesca
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Let us pray, Heavenly Father, help me to fight the good fight and finish the race You have set before me. Give me the strength and endurance to persevere, especially when I am feeling weak or weary. Help me to not grow tired but to keep running the race You have given me, day by day." Amen!
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