Thoughts for another day

December 10, 2010

Today's verse: Mk. 5:35,36. While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.  (KJV)   

(Pls. read the above before you read further. Thanks)

Faith: The common factor in all the great work of God since ages have passed.  Faith accorded Abraham the righteousness to have a relationship with God.  Faith helped Elijah to be the prophet he is.  Faith, delivered the goods to David as he moved from being a shepherd boy to the king of Israel.  Faith that just beat the plan of Nebuchadnezzar and delivered Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego from the white hot furnace that could reduce anyone else to ashes.  Faith that saw Paul being unharmed even when the viper had attached itself to his hand.  And faith did so much to so many people in the time of Jesus.  And even above, hearing about the death of the girl, Jesus says the amazing thing: Only believe!

The operative word in the power release of God is FAITH, BELIEF.  God releases immense power when He sees faith in someone and this faith is capable of doing anything… yes, believe me, anything.  For God there's nothing impossible and this tremendous capability is exercised when faith is offered to Him in abject surrender.  I put up my hands before Him and show Him my little faith and zoop… He answers my prayer.  Many times I wonder, why God doesn't answer our prayer immediately.  And the answer I get is; do I have faith? 

There's something about faith that's just amazing.  Both in the Bible and in everyday life, I've known of amazing things that've happened.  The process of faith, whether it's for material things or Spiritual is difficult, terrible at times.  I have the faith that I'll someday shun sin and believe me while the process is on, I find myself sinning more grievously.  It's a painful process this 'Faith in progress' thing.  But, it's worth it because when God answers prayer there's immense relief just as when a woman is in labor, she's in much pain, but after the child is born, there's much joy.  So it is with those in the process of faith and it will be even greater when we accept our 'Faith in progress' situation, for when we're through, we can stand up and shout Hallelujah, so that the world will know of the goodness of the Lord and acclaim Him as King.