Monday, December 27, 2010

Unmatched Faith

A know a man who had a vision to build a house but there were obstacles in his way. He had no money and he had no land. He felt so strongly about his vision that he began to clear a piece of property without the owners knowledge or consent. His neighbors asked him what he was doing. He told them he was making preparation for his house by clearing the land. They laughed at him and told him he was crazy because it was not likely this could happen to him. They knew he had no money and the land was not for sale. Despite the railings and discouraging words he received from his neighbors and friends he continued to work. Eventually he finished clearing the land. He found the owner's phone number and gave him a call. That day the owner agreed to sell the property, but said he would not pay to have it cleared. This man's faith was great enough to believe he could obtain the things he desired. He labored towards his vision without seeing the ending while trusting God to offer grace for its completion.

There was a woman with an issue of blood twelve years. Because of her sickness she was banished from her home and separated from her family. She spent all she had on doctors and none of them were able to find a cure. She heard that Jesus was passing by and purposed in her heart to touch His garment. Her faith allowed her to beleive she did not need to speak to Him. There was no need for Him to stop and waste His time with her. All she needed was a single touch and her cure would be found. She went against societal traditions to be in places she should have avoided. She touched people from which she should have distanced herself. In one final gesture of faith she reached and touched the hem of the garment Jesus wore that day. Jesus felt the touch because a healing virtue was released. He stopped and asked who had the faith to receive such a release from him. There she was, broken from her circumstances but healed by her faith. He said to her, "Daughter, your faith has made you whole.(Mk. 5:34)"

Pursue your faith to obtain an unmatched blessing. Salvation is available to all who believe. Deliverance, whether it is from sickness, disease or sin is available in Jesus Christ. Your faith alone provides access to God's grace.(Acts 2:38)

1 comment:

Donovan said...

Good Post...
unmatched faith = unmatched blessing