Hard Questions Every Believer Must Ask

If you died tomorrow, have you done enough for Jesus Christ?

Do you believe in Jesus Christ and think that is enough?

Is your faith bold enough to step out of the crowd for Jesus Christ?

These questions have been on my heart.

It has been six years since I experienced God firsthand — when He restored me, forgave all my sins, wiped my slate clean, and transformed my life. In those years, I spent my time focused on the Lord, reading and studying the Bible, praying, meditating, and experiencing truth from the Holy Spirit.

I believe I have matured spiritually because of the incredible experiences I’ve had with Jesus Christ and how comfortable I’ve become in my life through faith.

But recently, I’ve been stuck in a rut — spiritually flat, spiritually dry.

When Faith Feels Flat

As I’ve documented in previous articles, I’ve been feeling spiritually dry. The Holy Spirit’s goodness feels distant. Reading the Bible feels harder. I don’t retain what I read. My prayers feel less effective.

But in those articles, I learned something important:

Faith is more than feelings. Faith is knowing Jesus Christ — and being known by Him.

Jesus said:

“I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me… My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27

I believe I know Him. I believe He knows me.

But then I asked myself:

What have I done to show Jesus I am His disciple?

The disciples dropped everything to follow Christ. What have I done?

I live according to His teachings, but I haven’t done much to preach the Good News. I only began blogging about my testimony 18 months ago.

Do I think God knows me? Yes. Do I think Jesus knows my faith? Yes. Do I think I’ve been bold? No.

I believe God is allowing this dryness because He is preparing me for the next chapter — boldness.

Faith Without Action Is Dead

James writes:

“So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.” James 2:17

My faith has not produced many good deeds — at least none I’m aware of. Only God knows. But I know I’m not producing nearly as much as I should.

What good is faith if I’m not bold in the name of Jesus Christ?

Nothing. Faith without action is dead.

So what does it take to be bold with Christ?

1. Confidence

“Preaching the kingdom of God… with all confidence.” Acts 28:31

“In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of Him.” Ephesians 3:12

To be bold, you must have confidence in your faith. Your faith must rely 100% on your trust in God and Jesus Christ.

The world is scary. Evil is everywhere. Even people close to you may mock your faith. But your faith must be immovable.

Every key figure in Scripture had supreme confidence in God:

• Noah built the ark while the world laughed
• Moses spoke despite his stutter
• David faced Goliath
• Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac
• Jesus carried the cross

Confidence in God leads to boldness.

2. Fearlessness

The Bible is full of fearless faith:

• Noah obeyed despite ridicule
• Moses confronted Pharaoh
• David fought a giant
• Abraham trusted God with Isaac
• Jesus endured the cross

Fearlessness comes from trusting God completely.

The Bible says the only fear we need is fear of the Lord — the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). That wisdom strengthens your ability to preach the Word of God boldly.

If you are fearless, your faith is strong enough to endure anything the enemy throws at you.

Boldness requires fearlessness.

3. Love

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another… By this all people will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:34–35

Jesus is rooted in love. His sermons came from love. His truth came from love. His sacrifice came from love.

To be bold in faith, you must love:

• love Christ
• love God
• love others

Every person who did God’s will in Scripture had extreme love for God and others — even when hated, criticized, or opposed.

Bold faith requires love.

Walking Boldly With Christ

Walk with Christ in confidence — knowing the Lord is with you and for you.

Walk knowing the Lord Himself chose you to be His follower.

Walk without fear — for fear of the Lord is wisdom.

Walk knowing nothing in the world can stop the Word of God.

Walk humbly — representing Christ, not yourself.

Walk with love — for Christ is love.

Walk prepared to suffer, be hated, be mocked, and be misunderstood.

Walk ready to forgo worldly pleasures for heavenly treasures.

Walk boldly — because you are a child of God and a disciple of Christ.

Ask yourself:

What have you done today to encourage someone to seek Jesus Christ?

Whatever you do — be bold. Don’t let the world hinder your faith. Heal the world because of your faith.his world, heal this world because of your faith.

Reflection: Where is God calling you to be bold? What fears or hesitations keep you from stepping forward in faith?

Prayer: “Lord Jesus, give me confidence, fearlessness, and love as I walk boldly with You. Strengthen my faith, guide my actions, and help me live boldly for Your glory. Amen.”