9/26/25 Living by Faith in the Son of God

Takeaway: Living each day by trusting in His life within us, surrendering our own way to follow Him fully.

Opening Prayer (Friday)

God, as this week comes to a close, I ask for endurance to finish strong. Keep my heart steadfast, my mind focused on You, and my spirit at peace in Your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Reflection

The heart of Christian discipleship is surrender. Paul’s bold declaration in Galatians 2:20 is not merely a theological statement but a way of life. To live by faith in the Son of God is to trust so completely in Christ’s love that His life becomes the very pattern of our own. This is not a halfway commitment. It is the daily choice to say, “Not my way, but Yours, Lord.” To live in this way requires us to allow Christ’s Spirit to shape our decisions, and trust that His love is both sufficient and sustaining.

This truth speaks directly to stewardship. Stewardship is not simply about what we give of our money, time, or talents; it is about who we are becoming in Christ. If we believe, with Paul, that our old life has been crucified with Christ, then everything we have is no longer our own. They belong to God, entrusted to us for the sake of His kingdom. Living by faith in the Son of God means holding our possessions and ambitions with open hands, asking how they can serve His purposes rather than our own.

Each day brings countless choices where we can either rely on ourselves or lean on Christ. In our stewardship season, we are invited to make those choices visible: to give generously even when it stretches us, to serve faithfully even when it is inconvenient, to trust God’s provision even when the numbers don’t add up. Such decisions may feel costly, but they become acts of faith that testify to Christ who lives in me.

It is worth remembering that this way of living is not grounded in fear or obligation but in love. Paul anchors this confession in the phrase, “who loved me and gave himself for me.” Our stewardship flows from the overflow of that love. We do not give because we must; we give because Christ has already given us everything. Stewardship, then, should not be just a seasonal campaign but the natural outpouring of a life surrendered to Jesus.

As we reflect on stewardship this year, let us ask ourselves: do our lives reflect the reality that Christ lives in us? Do our habits of giving, serving, and living testify to His presence? To live by faith in the Son of God is not an idea; it is a concrete way we order our days, spend our money, use our gifts, and treat the people around us.

Questions

What does it mean for you, in your daily life, to say, “Christ lives in me”?

What would it look like for your stewardship to become a joyful response to love rather than a burden of duty?

Application

Choose one practical area where you can practice surrender in stewardship. It may be increasing your generosity in a way that stretches you beyond convenience. As you act, remind yourself that this is not about losing control, but about letting Christ live through you.

Closing Prayer

Lord Jesus, You loved me and gave Yourself for me. Teach me what it means to live not for myself but for You. Shape my heart to surrender each day, so that my giving, serving, and living all bear witness to Your life within me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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