How often have you seen a miracle?
Sometimes I think there are many miracles that happen around us but we don’t seem to pay attention. It needs to be something big to draw our attention away from the things that we think is “important”. When a big miracle happens we forget the blessings of the Lord. It is like it is just expected that He should do it.
I remember when my son was in India. He had gotten very sick. The people that were with him felt he may die. My son was even ready to give up the fight. But then a local pastor came by and he was asked to have an anointing of healing as state in James 5:14 & 15. Many prayed that night and there was a miraculous healing. The tenancy is to forget these things. Yes, we know that it happened but as time passes we forget.
The Bible
I have been reading through the Bible and it amazes me what miracles God did for different people and how easily they forgot. There are a two that stand out to me. One was the Children of Israel. The Lord did mighty miracles for them and they were happy when the miracles came but they quickly forgot them. Secondly, I have been reading about the life of Christ. Jesus had crowds that followed Him. When He performed a miracle the people were so amazed. It is like they were so amazed every time as if He had not already performed a miracle before.
What about us?
It makes me think of myself. How do I do at remembering the miracles that God has done for me? He does little miracles for me every day but I tend to shrug it off as if that is just the normal expected thing. I mean it is His job right? And then when there is a big one, like my son being healed, it amazes me and I tend to share it more often. But there again as time passes I forget. And then when things seem to be going wrong I get into a frenzy forgetting what God is capable of if I just allow Him and trust His ways. And I tend to share the big miracles but don’t consider the little ones worth sharing. But the reality is they are all a blessing.
How much faith do I need?
Matthew 17:20 says, “…If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.” Wow, I don’t have much faith. It doesn’t take much faith to accomplish mighty things.
We are told, “But without faith, it is impossible to please God…”Hebrews 11:6. So I can’t even please God unless I have faith? I think there are two aspects to think about. One is unless our obedience to God is due to our faith in Him, trusting that He knows what is best for us, we can’t really please God with our obedience. Secondly, as we are living in obedience to God through faith diligently seeking Him, His power will be made manifest through us. We will have a testimony to share of how God has been faithful. And not only that He has been faithful but that He has been faithful in the little things in life as well as the big things.
How can I strengthen my faith?
I believe a key way to strengthen our faith is to pay close attention to how God is working in our lives and be willing to acknowledge it no matter how small. As we see the Lord working each day in our lives and we take it to heart our faith will grow by leaps and bounds. And journaling how God has been faithful can help us during those times of forgetfulness. The more we seek God and allow Him to work within our lives we will grow in faith.
Dear Father,
Increase our faith. We can all struggle with not having the faith and trust in You that we should have. Continue to draw our hearts to Your love and strength. Help us all to move forward in faith without fear.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
In faith, take God at His Word. He is more powerful to save than any other, so trust Him today.
Love you all.
What has happened in your life that has helped your faith to grow?