Growing Faith is Better~

Someone once said, “A trembling hand may hold a cup into which Jesus will not refuse to pour out the miracles of heaven, but the trembling hand will spill much of the blessing.”

The father of the little boy Jesus healed still received the greatest blessing of all when he child was healed.  But were there other blessings that were forfeited because of his doubts?

None of us wants to judge this poor dad; it’s hard enough that his child was suffering.  But I think it’s okay to point out that while weak faith is still faith, growing faith is better.  Weak faith takes unsure steps.   The dad approached Jesus with uncertainty, “If you can do anything, do it,” Mark 9:24.

Mature faith, on the other hand is bold.  Daniel chapter three details the story of three, faithful, Jewish men who refused to worship a gold statue made by King Nebuchadnezzar.  When this king found out he was beyond angry.  “Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. Nebuchadnezzar said to them, ‘Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? If you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?’ Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, ‘King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and He will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.’” 

One father feebly stated “If.” These other three confidently proclaimed, “Is able.”  Both of the situations these folks found themselves in were tough and rough. But if and when push comes to shove, I want to be bold, confident, and sure of the God I believe in.  It starts with prayer.

Dear Lord, We have all had times where we feel the heat of life and have felt our faith falter.  Strengthen our faith in You today so we have peace and joy.  We do not want to spill not even one precious blessing.  Help us be confident in You.  In Jesus’ name, AMEN~