Today I was taken to Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." I've been reading the story of a man who had a very special encounter with God. His son was in a coma and the doctors had told them there was no hope - but God told him otherwise. As he prayed, God spoke to him in an audible voice so there was no doubt! God promised him that his son would be healed and told him to go tell the others at the hospital. The man describes how when he went back to the hospital, nothing had changed in the physical world. To all appearances, his son was still dying. But he had been given the assurance by God and was convinced that things were happening in the UNSEEN world that would soon manifest in the healing of his son in the physical world.
This is the faith that is needed to experience miracles - the assurance of things hoped for - the conviction of things not seen. Certainty of God's power and willingness to change the situation. I'm reminded that this faith is a GIFT. (Eph 2:8)
Suddenly I have better understanding of at least one of the reasons Jesus told us to KEEP ON ASKING. It keeps us centered in that gift of faith, helping to ensure our certainty of God's promise and ensuring that seeds of doubt are not allowed to grow and flourish and steal our miracle from us.
Father, thank you so much for your gift of faith! You know there are yet things I do not yet understand in Jesus' teachings on this subject. But you've shown me that my certainty does not rely on my own understanding - it relies on the gift of faith in your love and power - your character. I KNOW you love me and that you can be trusted. I KNOW you want me to have freedom from fear and a solid faith walk full of joy and peace - and that you are gifting me with that now! Father, I choose to continue to boldly come before your throne of grace so you can keep my feet planted on the path and keep the weeds of doubt from growing as you continue your work in me. Thank you, Father!
No comments:
Post a Comment
This blog is simply a sharing of my "daily bread" - my daily walk with God. If something I've said has touched your heart, or sparked a new thought, I'd love to hear from you.