Be Ready

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 NIV

I drive an Oldsmobile. They aren’t even made anymore. If I am asked why I drive this car I can answer simply, “It is a great road car, gets good mileage and has a bench front seat so that my bride can still sit next to me.” That is a simple and straight forward answer. We can give answers like that for many of the things we do. For our faith we need to have a similar answer.

Therein is the value of the Creed. Each section of the Creed says what we believe and gives testimony to why we believe it. I believe in God because you just have to look around and know that it cannot all be possible by chance. He made it. I believe in Jesus because He has given me new life by His death and resurrection. He is not a myth but a real historical person with countless eyewitnesses who can testify to everything in the Creed. I believe in the Holy Ghost because I believe in the Father and the Son and they both promised Him to me. The Creed is a simple way to be ready to give an answer for faith.

Precious Father, Thank You for giving me truth and the Holy Spirit’s power to tell it. Amen. 

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