Moving on in faith
by Brenda Olicomie
I've been saved for 3 1/2 yrs now and I have pretty rapidly in my faith. I'm not sure how one would measure how fast his/her faith has/is growing but I am at a point now where each day is a "typical" trial so to speak. My faith is made strong through Jesus Christ by the GOD Himself. Amen to that. I have gone through some trials such as...
Business...lost large accounts, sometimes lost more than the usual in a single
month
Walk with GOD...fallen, deceived, oppressed. Gratefully, the faith
was still burning through the trials. More than just a "mustard
seed" as well. Thank GOD.
Now, my faith in GOD is straight forward sincere and truly 99% (why not 100%, simply because I am human and not perfect living in the same sad world you live in). I'd love to say 100% but if I am not perfect, how can I back it up? Nonetheless, my spirit and soul screams in joy of faith - NOTHING can knock it down and GOD will confirm that with you if you ask Him to.
What about "other" faith? Faith in lost family members and friends being saved? I have a large family scattered worldwide. I'd say 95% or so are not saved, sadly so isn't it? Is my faith strong that they will be saved? Does this count as being a 'faithful' servant if I am not faithful that they will be saved even if we pray on such matters that GOD lead them to Truth in Jesus Christ? One thing that I speak for myself, I believe in the power of the prayer itself - with faith for sure. I pray with faith. If I lack faith, I will not eve know about it.
Being nearly 100% deaf (eventually)....
Do I lack faith a bit that I am not getting healed by GOD when
I pray on this daily / nightly in Jesus' name along with others
doing the same faithfully for me? This I am not sure of. To me,
I believe GOD wants to heal me and will heal me, on His timing.
I originally was confused about my faith in this area - not being
faithless in GOD's power but just questioning myself to be faithful.
Strange how I word it I guess, hopefully you'll understand. I
remember this verse which got me a bit confused as to what GOD's
will was for me. Will GOD keep me hard of hearing to show others
a faithful servant for His glory or the other way, GOD will Heal
me once my faith builds up in this area (if my faith is the cause
of no healing) yet again for His glory?
Exodus 4:11
The LORD said to him, "Who
gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight
or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD ?
Regardless, I am faithful. You should be too! Did Jesus Christ not die on the cross and rise on the 3rd day to heal ALL things including giviing us all the free gift of salvation? Should we dare lack faith in our GOD who blesses us?
Matthew 7:11
If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts
to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give
good gifts to those who ask him!
Matthew 6:26
Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store
away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you
not much more valuable than they?
GOD Promised!
Matthew 21:22
" If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
John 16:24
" Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you
will receive.
