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Let’s Talk About Faith by Matthew Whelan
As Christians, we believe that God created the Earth. We don't worry about whether the earth will keep spinning on its axis or the sun will come up tomorrow because we have faith and believe in what God created. So why do we struggle with having faith that God will take care of our next job, or our relationship, or anything else that we worry about? The members of the hall of faith have story after story about what God can do - if we could only hear the voices of those who have gone before us reassuring us that He can. If we aren't excited about what God is doing, we might be submitting to the world. Jesus said all things are possible to him who believes. We have to accept the empowerment behind those words. When we are bogged down by the things that enslave us, sometimes we have to preach the truth to ourselves if there is no one else around to encourage us and repent from believing the lies of the enemy. Lest we be too hard on ourselves, though, it's good to realize that even the disciples would not always have been in the hall of faith. Look at Matthew 8:23-26 - the story of the disciples in the boat in the storm. Jesus rebuked them for having little faith because they could have quieted the storm themselves. He wanted to show them about having great faith. What are we afraid of? When God rebukes us, it is a kindness, but we can easily react in the flesh. If we do, then we are still being ruled by sin. God's correction is a sign that He loves us. When Jesus rebukes us, we have to learn not to be offended. This often happens in churches - people get offended over little things. Don't take the bait of the enemy.
At some point, we have to take steps of faith to do what He has called us to do. The fear of man lives in each of us. We need to resolve that we will be rejected and accept it. However, faith from above wants to run in our veins, so we should listen to scripture and let the truth bring freedom. Matthew 10:22, 24-25. Resolve that you are accepted by God. If you are liked by everyone, you should be concerned. Luke 6:26 We need to repent of being more concerned about being accepted than being true to God. As a faithful follower of Jesus, we should respond as in Luke 6:22-23. Rejoice and praise God when the little stuff happens and we will be prepared for the bigger things when they come. Amen!
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As Christians, we believe that God created the Earth. We don't worry about whether the earth will keep spinning on its axis or the sun will come up tomorrow because we have faith and believe in what God created. So why do we struggle with having faith that God will take care of our next job, or our relationship, or anything else that we worry about? The members of the hall of faith have story after story about what God can do - if we could only hear the voices of those who have gone before us reassuring us that He can. If we aren't excited about what God is doing, we might be submitting to the world. Jesus said all things are possible to him who believes. We have to accept the empowerment behind those words. When we are bogged down by the things that enslave us, sometimes we have to preach the truth to ourselves if there is no one else around to encourage us and repent from believing the lies of the enemy. Lest we be too hard on ourselves, though, it's good to realize that even the disciples would not always have been in the hall of faith. Look at Matthew 8:23-26 - the story of the disciples in the boat in the storm. Jesus rebuked them for having little faith because they could have quieted the storm themselves. He wanted to show them about having great faith. What are we afraid of? When God rebukes us, it is a kindness, but we can easily react in the flesh. If we do, then we are still being ruled by sin. God's correction is a sign that He loves us. When Jesus rebukes us, we have to learn not to be offended. This often happens in churches - people get offended over little things. Don't take the bait of the enemy.
At some point, we have to take steps of faith to do what He has called us to do. The fear of man lives in each of us. We need to resolve that we will be rejected and accept it. However, faith from above wants to run in our veins, so we should listen to scripture and let the truth bring freedom. Matthew 10:22, 24-25. Resolve that you are accepted by God. If you are liked by everyone, you should be concerned. Luke 6:26 We need to repent of being more concerned about being accepted than being true to God. As a faithful follower of Jesus, we should respond as in Luke 6:22-23. Rejoice and praise God when the little stuff happens and we will be prepared for the bigger things when they come. Amen!