Faith – In the dictionary the word faith means a couple of things. The first one is confidence or trust in a person or thing. The second is belief that is not based on proof. And the last definition is belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion. My question to you is this... what does faith mean to you? All throughout the Bible we hear so many scriptures regarding faith. We read that Jesus heals many because of the faith. People approached Jesus having faith that just his words alone can bring healing to their child.
In Matthew 17:20 (NLT) “You don’t have enough faith,” Jesus told them. “I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible. A mustard seed is one of the smallest seeds and a mountain is one of the biggest things on earth.
One of my favorite stories from the Bible is Jesus walking on the water. Peter and the disciples were in the boat together and they were in trouble. Strong winds were blowing and they were battling gigantic waves. In the early hours of the morning Jesus approached them walking on the water. When the disciples saw this they were afraid. In their fear they screamed “It’s a ghost!" Jesus said to them “Don't be afraid, take courage I am here!” Peter said to Jesus “Lord, if it’s really you ask me to come toward you on the water.” Jesus said “Come." Peter went to the edge of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. The winds picked up again and the waves were crashing against the boat, Peter was scared and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus reached his hand out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith," Jesus said “Why did you doubt me?"
Have you ever been through a trial or rough time in your life and feel like you are on that very same boat? I have been there myself. Through my trials or hardship I like to imagine myself walking toward Jesus. Peter sank because he was to occupied with what was going on around him. In our lives when Jesus allows the trial, we are called to step out of that boat. It strengthens our faith and walk with Him. During some of my trials I will admit I have jumped out of the boat with a tube around my waist shaped like a duck with swimmies on my arms! When we step out of the boat, we should step out with our God given authority. Hold your head up high and fix your eyes directly on Jesus. Don’t listen to the lies that try to creep in. Just step out of the boat and reach your hand out and Jesus will be there to grab it. Let your faith kick in and remain in his arms and He will give you the peace and comfort you need to get through trial. He’s waiting...
Psalm 68:19 (NLT) For each day he carries us in His arms.
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