Following Jesus was never intended to be something hidden away or confined to Sundays. Our faith is meant to shape the way we live each day, allowing something of Christ to be seen through us. As John Stott reminds us:

“We are to be ourselves, our true Christian selves, openly living the life described in the Beatitudes, and not ashamed of Christ.”— John Stott

In a world where some worry about what to choose for dinner while others wonder how they will feed their children, the love of Christ calls us to look beyond our own comforts.

Jesus showed us that true greatness is found not in being served, but in serving others. As we reflect on the work of Christians Against Poverty, Billy Graham’s words remind us that God’s blessings are not simply ours to enjoy, but gifts to be shared.

“God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.” — Billy Graham (commonly attributed)

Are you a Sunday morning Christian — or does your faith travel with you into Monday morning and the rest of the week?

You see faith is not something we leave behind when Sunday worship is over. It is revealed in the way we work, the choices we make, the way we treat others — and even in what we do when no one else is watching.

John Stott reminds us that genuine Christian faith is not only something we believe; it is something that should shape the way we live.

“Christianity is not just about what we believe; it’s also about how we behave.” John Stott

We can read the words of the Bible many times and know them well, yet there are moments when a familiar passage suddenly speaks to us with fresh power. Billy Graham reminds us that this is part of the gracious work of the Holy Spirit:

“The Holy Spirit illuminates the minds of people, makes us yearn for God, and takes spiritual truth and makes it understandable to us.” — Billy Graham

Harvest reminds us that what we sow today may take time to bear fruit. The same is true of the kindness, generosity and love we sow into the lives of others. We may not always see the difference we make, but we are called simply to keep doing good.

As D. L. Moody encouraged:

“Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can, to all the people you can.”

The love Jesus calls us to is more than warm feelings or good intentions. It is a love that notices, crosses barriers, and is willing to become involved in the needs of another. C. S. Lewis reminds us that Christian love is often something we choose to practise — and, as we do, God begins to shape our hearts.

“Do not waste time bothering whether you ‘love’ your neighbour; act as if you did.”
— C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

As we all can testify, life does bring its share of difficulties, uncertainties and moments when we feel our strength being tested. Christian faith does not pretend those struggles are not real; instead, it lifts our eyes beyond them to the One who is greater. As Billy Graham reminds us:

“Faith points us beyond our problems to the hope we have in Christ.” – Billy Graham

Baptism is a wonderful moment of public commitment, but following Jesus is not about one moment alone. It is the beginning of a lifelong journey in which, day by day, we learn to trust Him more deeply and become more like Him. As Billy Graham reminds us:

“Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion. It is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.”

Let’s face it — sometimes life simply doesn’t go the way we planned. Doors close, plans unravel, prayers seem unanswered, and the road ahead can suddenly feel much harder than we expected. But don’t give up.

Perseverance is not about pretending the journey is easy; it is about continuing to trust when the way ahead is uncertain, knowing that God sees what we cannot see and is still at work, even in the most difficult circumstances.

“Circumstances may appear to wreck our lives and God’s plans, but God is not helpless among the ruins” Eric Liddell.

Psalm 139 reminds us that our lives are neither accidental nor without purpose. God knows us, formed us and calls us to live for Him.

Eric Liddell captured that truth in these simple words: “God made me for a purpose”.

God gave Eric Liddell the ability to run fast and used his life to point countless people to Jesus Christ. Have you ever stopped to wonder why God made you the way He did?