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| Cottages in the sloppy mountain terrain @ Kodaikanal |
10 March 2012
Faith is not ‘wishful thinking’ or "walking in the dark" or believing without evidence or without any clue or visualization.
Faith is based on knowledge and inner confidence. The obvious evidence— is the Word of God. God cannot fail. His word cannot be broken and out of order.
God "does not change like shifting shadows".
- “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” James 1:17.
For God nothing is impossible, and nothing can keep him from fulfilling his promises. He is omnipotent. He has a concern for us.
- "With God all things are possible" Matthew 19:26.
Still, a lack of faith can limit, what God is willing to do in our lives. Lack of faith can be a blockage which prevents God to work miracles.
- “Again and again they put God to the test; they vexed the Holy One of Israel. They did not remember his power……. Psalm 78:41
- "anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him" Hebrews 11:6.
- "For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him" 2 Chronicles 16:9.
Read this passage to understand the need for the depth of Faith-
It should be deeper than the mighty ocean.
- "Have faith in God.”I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him" Mark 11:22-2).
- "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you" Luke 17:6.
It conveys a simple message that moving real mountains or trees need not be a regular happening. And need not happen too.
In reality there is no record of Jesus or the apostles ever applied faith exactly that way.
The point is,the God power regulates the universe. Life (obviously) is filled with obstacles and complications, at all levels, can be more difficult (at times) than a tall mountain.
- Who does not come up against situations, circumstances and problems that are overpowering — tight spots that challenge decision?
- Who does not face injustice, favoritism, pre-conceived notions crossing our lane?
All these- God can move and show us a clean path.
No obstacle is too great, no barrier too prominent to be leveled before one who seeks God's help in believing prayer.
“Our God, will you not judge them?
For we have no power to face this vast army (our problems) that is attacking us.
We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”…………
This is what the LORD says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.
For the battle is not yours, but God’s……. ….
stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, …...
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Go out to face them tomorrow, and
the LORD will be with you.’ 2 Chronicles 20:12-17
No need to air your grievances and injustice to any human beings.
Tell it to your Father and HE will fight for you.
Praise the Lord.
Amen.
"If you remain in me … ..and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you" John 15:7.
"This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us" 1 John 5:14.
God Bless
