TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“And when he saw their faith...”
(Luke 5:20, KJV)
Do we know what moves the hand of God? God is not moved by complaining and self-pity. He’s not even moved by our needs. Yes, He is concerned about our needs; and yes, He wants to meet our needs, but we have to do our part and invite Him to work in our lives by exercising our faith.
When Jesus walked the earth, oftentimes right before He healed someone, the Bible says, “When He saw their faith...”.
When God sees us doing everything we can to get well; when He sees us getting to work a little earlier because we really want that promotion; when He sees you bite your tongue to keep the peace in your house; when He sees you help others when you really need more help than they do; when God sees our faith, that’s when extraordinary things will begin to happen. Faith opens the door for God to move.
So demonstrate your faith today and watch the hand of God move in every area of your life!
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank You for the gift of faith. I choose today to exercise my faith and let the world see that I’m trusting You. Keep me close to You. Search my heart and remove anything that is displeasing to You. I bless You today and always in Jesus’ name. Amen.
(From Joel & Victoria Osteen Ministries)
I found this timely in my current situation, but I think it can apply to any. Lord, please help us ni Ethan, hope he gets well for good and that there's nothing serious about it. I also pray that he just have the right meds, please bless them, but if they're not correct, I pray that there would be no bad effects or that if it is reversible if there's any. I also pray for my heart, that it not be full of pride and learn to accept mistakes, but please do not let it be opressed either. In Jesus' name, amen.