SCRIPTURE: Mark (NIV) 11:20 In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig-tree withered from the roots. 21 Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig-tree you cursed has withered!” 22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
OBSERVATION: Faith is such an important part of our religion. Even more, it is a basic part of life. It would be impossible to live in a community of people without faith. It takes faith to live in peace. We learn to trust each other, having faith that they will keep their word.
Of course, faith is only as good as the foundation on which the faith rests. Faith in our neighbor is only as good as the neighbor is in keeping his word. To gain eternal life, we must have a sure foundation. Jesus is that foundation. No other will do! Faith in God grows as the truth of the scriptures is soaked up by our heart and mind.
APPLICATION: Faith is the assurance that God is and that He works according to His word. When we move in obedience to Him, we have faith that all will work out for our good and His glory! It is such a privilege to know that the little we do is an important part of the big thing God is doing. So, we keep faithful doing the little things He has assigned to us, knowing that he loves to reward His people!
PRAYER: Lord, walking by faith becomes our way of life. We make you look good when we do as you say. In faith we move ahead, not knowing how or even why, but assured that you will be glorified. Amen
Pastor Leon
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