Trust is something we talk and think about everyday. We trust our chair will hold us up when we sit. Also we trust our teachers and bosses will give us good direction throughout the course of the day. We trust so much naturally but when something seems to be wrong we start to doubt. Like we see the chair has a bent leg we second guess sitting. Or if our boss writes us up for something small we question their authority. This unfortunately lingers over to the spiritual if we notice something wrong we start to trust God less. We question his abilities.
"... But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us."
"'If you can?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for one who believes."
Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" (Mark 9:22-24 NIV)
How often do we question God's ability to do something? We will pray, I hope you can do this or we pray with doubt. Insulting him who can do all things and who created everything. And this is something that we all do. We will stress so much over the problem, that when we talk to God all we can think about is how we are going to get through it. Which is why that last verse really speaks to me,
"I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!" Mark 9:24.
God knows we trust him and love him, he also knows that we have doubts. What he wants though is for us to come to him and ask to renew our faith. Ask him to help us trust in him more.
Psalm 118:6-9 (HCSB)
"The Lord is for me; I will not be afraid.What can man do to me? The Lord is my helper, Therefore, I will look [in triumph] on those who hate me. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in nobles."
We can't rely on ourselves and other people to solve our problems. Only our Jehovah Rapha can heal us and restore the things that need to be in our lives. He is always there in our corner just waiting for us to seek his face and advice. Waiting for us to fully trust him.
Are you lacking trust in God at times?
Take this time to pray and ask God to help your faith. Ask him to comfort you and show you what you need to move forward.
Scriptures to look at:
Proverbs 3:5,6
Jeremiah 17:7,8
Psalm 9:10
Psalm 32:10
Isaiah 26:3,4
Be blessed!
No comments:
Post a Comment