His Story in the Making

     History is God's story. It is written as a trilogy (three parts), about the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), and depicts the three major steps in Christian living (faith, salvation, and peace). Three is the number of divine completeness and perfection. God's story is divine, complete, and perfect. He has already written the beginning and the end - it is up to you to live out what He has written for your life now!

1. His Story of Faith in the Father

 "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith..."

-Hebrews 12:2

     God is the author and finisher of our faith. He is the beginning, the end, and everything in between. Everything is created, written, and inspired by Him. He breathed life into it all. Romans 10:17 says, "So faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." God's Word (His Story) is the source of our faith. Hebrews 11:1-3 tells us that "faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen..." and "through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God."

2. His Story of Salvation through the Son

"And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation..."

-Hebrews 5:9

     It is important to note that faith is the prequel to salvation. Without faith, salvation is not possible. Faith sets up the story for salvation. Faith is the building block and foundation for salvation. Most importantly, God is the author of faith and salvation. Romans 10:9-10 tells us, "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."

3. His Story of Peace through the Holy Spirit

"For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace..."

-1 Corinthians 14:33

     Peace is the final installment of God's trilogy. It is the "happily ever after" to His Story. God left us His Holy Spirit to be our comforter until his return. When He returns to take us Home, we will experience His never-ending peace. In the meantime, the Holy Spirit is meant to comfort us in our moments of brokenness and guide us in the right paths when we lose our way. His Word offers peace and clarification in our moments of chaos and confusion. Seek to do His will, pray for discernment, and place your trust in Him. Peace will follow.