Friday, March 5, 2010

Help my unbelief

Scripture - "But for all of this, you did not trust the Lord your God." Deut. 1:32 NAS

Observation - Even after all that God had done for the Israelites, (removing them from bondage in Egypt, parting the Red Sea, giving them manna from heaven to eat, leading them by pillars of clouds and fire) they still did not trust Him to give them the land He had promised. How often do I fail to trust that God will continue to care for me in spite of all He has already done? If after everything that God accomplished for the Israelites, they still doubted is there any hope for the rest of us?

Application - I need to ask God to be patient with my doubts. "Immediately the boy's father cried out and said, 'I do believe; help my unbelief.'" Mark 9:24 I am human and will suffer though bouts of doubt and unbelief. Only God through His Holy Spirit can help me through these moments. God is faithful. Period.

Prayer - Father, as the boy's father said to Jesus, "I do believe, help my unbelief". I want to trust in you completely. Help me to let go of myself and grasp onto you with all I am.

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