Where Did I Put My Faith?

I think we sometime make faith too complicated. I know I have! But the fact is, we all have faith.

Every day before I go to work, I brush my teeth. I have perfect faith that when I turn the faucet, water will come out. I have a good car, so when I turn the key, I have no doubt that it will start. When I step into a dark room, I have faith that the lights will come on when I flip the switch.

I had a wonderful teacher who took this example one step further. When I order something online, I expect it to come. If it doesn’t come when they said it would, I’m on the phone asking why.

Yet when it comes to God and His promises, sometimes we get afraid to be that bold. We get wishy-washy and start saying things like, “Well, maybe He doesn’t really want me to have that…” or “It’s too good to be true.”

Yet when Amazon or whoever is having a sale, we don’t waste a second wondering whether we are “worthy” of the item or the price.  We just expect it exactly the way they are offering it – and quickly!

It’s time to stop treating God as less honorable than Amazon or iTunes. Start expecting to see what He’s promised in your life. If you don’t see it, don’t be afraid to ask Him why.
 
God is good. He is faithful. And He wants to do good in your life, starting today. Start putting your faith in those promises like you do in running water, and watch what happens!

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