Pursue the Truth

Over the weekend I was given the wonderful oppourutnity to travel to Lake Ann Camp with college students from all over Michigan from the His Houses on our campuses.  I met some amazing new people, and got to spend quality time with my friends!  The Lord was testing us all in different ways over the weekend.  He was giving us challenges left and right, but He knew that we could overcome them.  I cannot even describe to you how much I learned about my God that I never really understood until this weekend.  There were many points that stuck out to me, and overall it was an amzing experience.  I just have to share some right now! (Don't worry I took lots of notes, and many blogs from here on out will come from my notes!)
At one of the sessions I attended was called A Reasonable Faith.  This session really tested me, and has continued to make me strive for a better relationship with the Lord.  He asked us questions and to us how to pursue the Truth.  Want me to let you in on a secret?  I know you do.. here is goes!

How to Pursue the Truth!

Step 1:  Use your brain!
-"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power."- 1 Corinthians 4:20
-  Get to know God.. read, read, read, study...  The Bible is Gods word, and our authority

Step 2: Do not fear!
-  Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?"- 1 Peter 3:13
-  When we trust God we are free from fear.. isn't that nice to know? It is for me!
-  When we suffer for what is right, we get a tiny glimpse of the suffering that Christ did for us. <-- Think about that..
-  You are worried about what people will say, you know what, don't, because you do not have to defend yourself.  And if/when people question you give them reasons with gladness and joy. 

Step 3:  Be Prepared!
- Give a reason and proving are two different tings.  We cannot prove Gods exsistance, but we can give a reasonable answer. 
-  When we are giving reasons of Gods exsitance, it is nice to remember that God is working in it also. 
-  Spend time with God and allow Him to give you the words to say if you ever have to give reasons. 
-  Some of the best evidence of the Gospel is how we live our lives, so learn why things are the way they are so that you can live your life to the fullest and ultimately pursue the Truth. 

Why do you trust Jesus?  Why might people not?