Like
many people, faith is a difficult concept for me to get a grasp on. It is not
solid evidence for my unbelief. It does not have parameters that can be
successfully measured by human intervention. Faith is a process that runs
completely outside of my rational mind. It is in the God realm, which is
totally unpredictable.
Hebrews
11:1 (NLT) defines faith as “the
confidence that what we hoped for will actually happen; it gives us assurance
about things we cannot see…” I think one reason faith is a problem for me
is that I have absolutely no control over it. In other words, it’s totally out
of my hands. Here are some examples from my life. In 2009, the ultimate outcome
of my cancer was something I had no control of the Almighty had total control
of whether I lived (or died).
The
result of the kind of person my adult daughter eventually becomes is the
Heavenly Father’s responsibility. How does giving tithe make the other ninety
percent stretch much further than it rationally should (Malachi 3:10)? It’s got to be a God thing.
Faith
is like any muscle in the human body. In order for it to become stronger, it
needs to be used repeatedly. True faith requires an individual to listen
carefully for God’s voice (in your heart), and then obey it. As you see God’s
faithfulness in the events of your daily life, your fear and doubts become fewer.
Believe that God is always on time. He never shows up early.
God
has an assignment for you. Is your faith strong enough to trust His
unconventional means in reaching whatever His purpose is for your life? Your
life may go through various seasons (changes). Just remember the Almighty is
always the same (Hebrews 13:8).
Bible
reading, prayer, and church attendance are important components in Christian
growth. Associating with honest friends that will both correct and encourage
you in your spiritual walk are paramount (Proverbs 17:17).
Believing
(or having faith) in God’s mysterious ways can change you into the best version
of you that is possible. Resolve to take
the time to observe all the ways throughout the year that God blesses the small
amount of faith you possess to do unbelievable things (Matthew 17:20).
God
is in no way scared by your questions (of pain and belief). He welcomes them. His
goal is to have His faithfulness become a constant unseen reality in your
world.
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