I think that happens more time then we realize. We chose not to do something, because we think we know how others will react, or what they will do, instead of having faith. Faith can move mountains, but lack of faith can hold us back from walking where God wants us to walk. No one knows how someone will react, but how many times do we assume we know that someone will react a certain way and then we stop, we will not do it, because we are fearful of their reaction a reaction we don't even know.
Can you read people's thoughts? Can you tell what they are going to do? No, there isn't anyone that knows that, but if we do not try, we are playing right into the enemies hands. We are doing just what he wants us to do and that is nothing. If God says it I believe it, there has to be a choice that we make each day, He said that anything is possible with Him and that goes to how we deal with fear, do we run, do we give up or do we take hold and say anything is possible with God. Do you really believe that? Do I really believe that? When does it stop being something we tell ourselves in hopes that we will believe it and then start being just what we do and walk in the belief? I think God wants us to have faith that will move mountains.
I remember a story in the Bible about a paralyzed man, he was that way from the point he was born. He believed that Jesus was real, He saw and heard the truth and when Paul said to him, I see your faith, get up and walk and the man did just that. How many times are we paralyzed with fear and that fear holds us back from doing the very thing that God has called us to do and that is stand up and walk. Have a little faith, don't let fear cripple you. When God calls us, it is our responsibility to walk by faith, not by sight. We may think we know, but God knows better.
What area's in your life are gripping you and causing you not to follow what God is calling you to? Today take a chance and walk by faith. If you are married, walk by faith, not by sight. If you are single, walk by faith and not by sight. Our vision can cause confusion, but God can bring clarity. Seek Him first.
Waiting Here For You
Christy Nockels
If faith can move the mountains
Let the mountains move
We come with expectation
Waiting here for you, I’m waiting here for you
You’re the Lord of all creation
And still you know my heart
The Author of Salvation
You’ve loved us from the start
Waiting here for You
With our hands lifted high in praise
And it's You we adore
Singing Alleluia
You are everything You’ve promised
Your faithfulness is true
And we're desperate for Your presence
All we need is You
Waiting here for You
With our hands lifted high in praise
And it's You we adore
Singing Alleluia
Singing Alleluia
Alleluia, singing alleluia, alleluia
Waiting here for You
With our…
What is God calling you to do? Wait on Him and know He is God.
I believe the bottom line is that we, who call ourselves Christian, don't really believe that God has good for us. We don't trust Him with our lives. We want to dictate to Him how we want Him to do things so we can be in control. If He is to be GOD we will find ourselves in places that we no longer have control over and need to raise our hands in praise that He knows what He is about and let Him have His way.
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