Faith. Believing God. Being confident in that which we cannot see. Being assured of that for which we hope.
It is a simple idea. Not too difficult, right? Well, maybe it isn't too difficult for some, but I think for most, including myself, it is much easier in theory than it is in practice. And, actually, I often find myself like the man with leprosy. I don't doubt that God can do what He says He will do, rather I doubt whether He will or not, whether He will do it for me. I am quite confident that I am completely undeserving of the grace He grants me each day. His mercies are new every morning, and believe me, I know that I need new ones each and every day! And, just in doing that, He has already given me more than I could ever repay. He sent His Son to endure pain and hardship on this earth, to die a sinner's death though He was without blemish, and all of it was for me. So, who am I to ask for anything more than that? I do understand that if He chose to, He could do much, much more for me. But, is He willing?
"Moved with compassion, Jesus reached out and touched him. 'I am willing,' He said. 'Be healed!'" ~ Mark 1:40-41
Yes, my friends, He is willing...
But thankfully He only gives what He knows we can handle in every way. I heard someone say once that they wish God would grant their ever prayer when they pray and it wasn't so hard to walk out. Immediately, my insides jumped and I thought, "No way. Not me!" I know that if God gave me everything I prayed for, even if they were all "good" things I was asking for, I would not stay humble for long! I truly believe I would become a prideful, disgusting mess, no longer truly dependent upon my Savior. I love that God is willing, but I also appreciate that He restrains His great power when He knows it would not truly benefit us. Great things to think on today Princess. Thank you!
ReplyDelete