Monday 16 December 2013

Be honest, He understands

There are times when God demands something from us, and He knows we don't have enough faith, He understands.
Yes, without faith, it is impossible to please God. But there are so many Christians who are not honest with God and with themselves.
When situations arise that test our faith, we must look inwardly and be honest about what our level of faith is. 
You cannot simply talk your way into faith only.

What is that situation that you are facing? What is being demanded of you? Talk to the Lord and be completely honest to Him about it.

You see,when Gideon was to lead the battle against the midianites, he wasn't so confident. He didn't have great faith.
When he gathered his army, God told him that they were too many, and that  He doesn't want Israel to think that they won the war by their strength and numbers. He reduced the army to 300 men and told Gideon that he shouldn't worry, that He will deliver the midianites to them.  Judges 7:9
But the Lord knew that Gideon was afraid despite what He had told Him.
So God told him that if he was afraid, he should go down with his servant, Phurah and hear for himself and be strengthened. Judges7:11

God didn't rebuke him for being afraid, He knew Gideon. He understood and wanted to help his faith.
He knew that if it would take Gideon going down to hear a man give an account of a dream he had where the sword of Gideon smote the midianites, for Gideon's faith to be strengthened that He would do it.

Sometimes we find ourselves in that same situation, where God speaks to us concerning a matter and we still have little doubts and fear. Know that the Lord can help your unbelief. 
Talk to him today about that fear.
Let Him help your faith. Like the father of the child who Jesus delivered in Mark 9:20-27, Say to Him, "Lord, I believe, Please help my unbelief."
He will help you. He will rescue you from the fear that prevents you from walking in line with His purpose for your life..

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