"...when the Son of Man comes, will he
find faith on the earth?"
Luke 18:8
In Luke 18, Jesus is telling a parable to his disciples "to show them that they should always pray and not give up". If He were to return to earth today, I wonder if He would find faith...in us, His people. Those who call Him Savior. Would He find our hearts open to Him, the One to whom we put our faith and hope? Do we believe in His words? Do we trust His plans?
The picture of a faithful person (Hebrews 11:6) is one that believes He is sufficient for our every need. The picture of a faithless person (Psalm 78: 8,32) is "stubborn, rebellious, sinful and non-believing". The funny thing is, even though faith is a fruit of the spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) and a gift (Eph. 2:8), it is ours to grow and develop. We see in the Scriptures references to "...continue in your faith". Healthy fruit doesn't just happen, it is nurtured toward health.
Unspoken has a song out "JUST GIVE ME JESUS":
I work so hard, trying to open every door
Search near and far, turning over every stone.
I close my eyes, instead I find no rest
No rest for a restless heart.
All I've been chasing, putting my faith in,
Let it fade, let it break into pieces
JUST GIVE ME JESUS.
What has this pandemic taught you about self-sufficiency? When all the pieces break, are you enough? Can you make life happen the way you want it to? Faith that pleases God will allow Him to change us to better reflect His image. We must change our focus to trusting Him and His plans, not the things of this world. I am a definite work in progress - I should wear a construction helmet wherever I go - but I believe that the God who made me and has allowed this pandemic circumstance to happen will continue to do His sanctifying work in me and in others who have received Him as Lord. How about you?
For further study: Gen. 15:6, Psalm 86:7, Micah 6:8, Luke 7:1-10, Luke 17:6, 1 Cor. 3:6-7, Col. 1:23, 2 Thess. 1:3, Hebrews 12:1-2, James 2:22.
Be blessed in your understanding of God's word.
Love,
Holly
