Mark 4:40
How often is it that the faith we have is so small it will not bear out in daily practice? That’s was the case for the disciples. They had faith to be sure. They had more than most that were alive at that time. But, they did not have the faith that would live in dependence upon the Lord day to day. When faced with a great difficulty, they did not believe he could or would rescue them.
In Jesus’ question to them he is literally asking ‘how, in what way is it, or because of what is it, that you do not have faith’? This reveals to us that many times it is not a lack of faith, but something that destroys our faith, that is really our problem. We believe, but we do not believe fully because something else prevents our faith from being strong. Sin, doubt, fear, and other problems get in the way of our faith.
Bible Reading: Leviticus 11:1-12:8
Scripture Memory: 1 John 3:8 “He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, may we always depend upon you in faith fully. Help us to avoid those things that might creep into our lives to cause us to fear and doubt. Free us from sin. Keep us holy and pure for you. May we always seek to glorify you, even when we do not understand your timing. Sometimes it seems like we may be waiting forever. Many times we do not understand your leading. But, we know that we can trust you no matter what. Like the disciples, our minds may say, ‘he doesn’t understand’, but we know you do. We will praise you forever for your wondrous truth, and your faithfulness to us. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman who will be flying today. Pray for a family that just recently lost a loved one.
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