Saturday, December 19, 2009
Faith
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."
- Hebrews 11:1
As I woke up this morning, more determined than ever to have just some quiet time with My Father.... I had to do the initial things that most mothers know exactly what I mean...
I didn't want the kids to wake up and "ruin" my quiet time so..... I ever so quietly went to start making the coffee with as little noise as possible. I went ahead and let the dogs out and that is where it started. Our sweet, fun-loving Shih-Tzu, Molly is a runner. I honestly believe she could make it to Canada if she really, really tried. She ran instantly barking at 7:00 am on a Saturday morning... Then, Abby, our Pug started barking at Molly's disobedience... as if telling on her. All this, while my street is still in complete silence. So, I just did the only thing I knew to do.... PRAY!!! Father, please help me get these dogs in this house quietly, without waking up neighbors or children. Please, please give me just a few minutes with you..." I am happy to say He obliged.
So, I picked up my Bible and a little devotion that I had been wanting to try out and there Hebrews 11 was... Topic... Faith. Hmmm.... I know all about that, I thought. We cannot see it, alot of times if we ask for it, it turns out dangerous... But then, I looked at Hebrews 11:1.... It said "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."
I flipped over to the Merriam-Webster website and looked at their definition... "Faith is a firm belief in something for which there is no proof." That whole meaning just struck me odd. I especially eyed these words. "No Proof".
I decided quickly that I did not like those two words associated with faith. Why? Because, even though I may not live my life as these heroes did here in the word or even some of the wonderful people that I have had the pleasure to know. I have proof. With everything in me, I have proof.
I have seen a physician tell a mother that there is nothing else that they could do for her unborn child because of very specific problems only to tell them at the next visit that those problems don't exist anymore and her baby is fine and healthy. Loss was imminent, this mother had other plans. Plans that were full of faith and prayer, calling on the Lord she knows. She called on her brothers and sisters in Christ and they prayed, believed and called on the One they knew that was the ultimate healer. And guess what, she is about to deliver a healthy little baby boy.
I have also seen lives changed that were nothing short than a miracle from God. Lives that have been lived in bondage and pits and they were enslaved to years of generational sin. Lives that are free now... living a life that is serving to the One and Only true God. Years of bondage, broken through their faith in Jesus Christ.
So, my question is.... Is this not proof? Proof of our Father stepping in our lives and moving.... making a difference? Even when the results are not exactly what we had planned. I have to say that I do deep in my heart know that I have proof He is in my life. Working in my life, communicating with me and showing me new revelations through His Word everyday!!! I do have proof of that... Sorry Merriam-Webster, I just can't agree with you on this one....
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