“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
Hebrews 11:6
Think about a time when an event or choice had an impact on you such as to change the course of your life. Olympic athletes often tell of an experience when they were young which sparked the desire to become an Olympian one day. It was a defining moment.
Have you had a defining moment? I know that for many people in recovery programs, the defining moment comes through the first steps of admitting powerlessness and believing in a power greater than ourselves to restore. The God of the Universe, the God of the Bible, the God of our lives is that “higher power.”
Some of us remember a particular moment when we chose to follow Jesus. Others tell of being a believer from as far back as they can recall. Whatever the case, God has defined your most important moment: it’s when He called you His own. Hold on to His words to us in Isaiah 43:1 which says, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.”
This month we’ll look at many defining moments in Scripture. Have you made the choice to follow Jesus? Today can be your day of salvation!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yvonne C. Swope
This is the ninth Anchor writing for Yvonne Swope since she began contributing in 2020. She and her husband Don have been married for 67 years and live in a beautiful retirement community in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. They enjoy their visits with family and friends. After many years in counseling and ministry work, Yvonne now ministers to others through her writing and her constant encouragement to those around her. Good books, flower gardens, and two old cats are additional sources of enjoyment.
Have you had a defining moment? I know that for many people in recovery programs, the defining moment comes through the first steps of admitting powerlessness and believing in a power greater than ourselves to restore. The God of the Universe, the God of the Bible, the God of our lives is that “higher power.”
Some of us remember a particular moment when we chose to follow Jesus. Others tell of being a believer from as far back as they can recall. Whatever the case, God has defined your most important moment: it’s when He called you His own. Hold on to His words to us in Isaiah 43:1 which says, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.”
This month we’ll look at many defining moments in Scripture. Have you made the choice to follow Jesus? Today can be your day of salvation!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yvonne C. Swope
This is the ninth Anchor writing for Yvonne Swope since she began contributing in 2020. She and her husband Don have been married for 67 years and live in a beautiful retirement community in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. They enjoy their visits with family and friends. After many years in counseling and ministry work, Yvonne now ministers to others through her writing and her constant encouragement to those around her. Good books, flower gardens, and two old cats are additional sources of enjoyment.
Scripture Focus
Isaiah 43:1-13
Insight
Your most important defining moment is when God set His eyes on you and chose you, even before the foundation of the world (see Ephesians 1:4).
Bible In A Year
- Isaiah 43-44
- Psalm 92
- Acts 15