Scripture Reading: Genesis 15-17, John 5
Reel Thoughts
In both of today's passages, characters were struggling to choose the life they wanted. What's particularly confusing in each case, was that God was plainly handing it to them. In Abraham's case, God kept showing up and telling Abraham that He wanted to make him a great nation, make him a father of many people, and bless him until all families of the earth are blessed. There was just one problem. Abraham, the man who left everything to follow God, was reluctant to believe. Yet, after some coaxing, a failed attempt to take matters into his own hands, and the passage of time, Abraham finally achieved the realization of his dreams. In the New Testament reading, Jesus found a man who needed healing, and despite public backlash, the man did exactly what he needed to do to receive his healing. Afterwards, Jesus offered a stirring lecture about missing the forest for the trees because of your unbelief.
In both cases, belief is the key to receiving from God. Abraham believed God and that's what made him right with God. The man believed Jesus and that's what led to his healing. It just might be that whatever you're looking for, may be found in your faith.
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