Vital Signs: Sunday, February 1, 2026

The Power of the Good News

"For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes... This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, 'It is through faith that a righteous person has life.'" Romans 1:16-17

The gift of salvation truly is good news. Even though sinfulness reigns in the hearts of people, God can redeem us.

This is the message of the Bible. In Genesis, we see the love of God for man, but we also witness how sin entered the human race, with the result that mankind was lost. There was no permanent solution until Jesus took our sins upon Himself. As our substitute, He endured the penalty we all deserved and defeated death with His resurrection.

God's Word isn't simply ink on a page; it is living, active, sharper than a sword, and powerful enough to transform anyone—even sinners like us.

Think about what divine truth is able to do: It can break the chains of sin, heal brokenness, and change hearts. It also guides us into wisdom and choices that bring life. We all have access to the most powerful message in existence.

What's your response to the Good News? Are you grateful for being entrusted with God's life-giving Word? We should meditate on Scripture daily and eagerly obey what it says, as it's the life-source for our soul.

God declares us to be right with Him because of faith and faith alone.

By believing in Christ and trusting Him, our relationship is made right with God.

Team Wade is praying for you and loves you and there’s nothing you can do about it ❤️👊