This week as we focus on spiritual growth, we will address a different avenue of growth each day. Today we are going to talk about growing in faith. I can remember one time when our church was believing for property that we really wanted, and were asking God to help us find a way to get it, and it looked totally impossible. We really wanted a 60 acre parcel that is directly across from our current building and in the natural it looked like the seller would just take the top bidder and the sky was the limit for some of the investors who wanted the property. God put that particular property in our heart, but it looked impossible. It seems like Jesus constantly reminded His followers that although many things are impossible with man, all things are possible with God. It is a common thread throughout the Bible.
Is there anything to hard for the Lord? (Gen 18:14)
I am the Lord, is there anything too hard for me? (Jeremiah 32:27)
The Lord does what brings pleasure to Him (Psalm 135:6)
Nothing is impossible with God (Luke 1:37)
With men it is impossible, but with God all things are possible. Mark 10:27
So what seems impossible for you to overcome in your life? Are there relationship issues, money issues, habits, health issues or any other negative circumstance that seem overwhelming to you? What are you believing God for? What are you expecting God to do for you? Do you believe that God can make impossible situations turn around? I love the great faith story in Matthew chapter 8 when the centurion is commended for having the greatest faith in all of Israel. He told Jesus just speak the word and my servant will be healed. Jesus said to the centurion, as you have believed, let it be done for you…..and his servant was healed. That’s great faith. To keep growing we, as believers, can never get stagnant. Let’s keep pressing for God’s best, even when naturally there seems to be no possible way. Praise God, we did get the property that we wanted, and the money was there for it all. Is there anything to hard for the Lord? Nothing is impossible with HIM. We always want our faith to be growing….let’s keep believing! That’s what believers do!
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