Comments on: Day 24: Matthew 8: 5-13 http://rtbt.bostonvineyard.org/2009/03/25/day-24-matthew-8-5-13/ A Community of People Discussing the Bible Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:26:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: kim http://rtbt.bostonvineyard.org/2009/03/25/day-24-matthew-8-5-13/comment-page-1/#comment-231 kim Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:53:07 +0000 http://rtbt.bostonvineyard.org/?p=1760#comment-231 I really relate to this idea of trying to be faithful and trusting, yet not always having faith and trust. Faith does seem like a blessing; particularly around the BIG stuff. But, I also agree we need to do our part, and exercise faith when we can. I think of the man who had to stretch his shriveled hand to be healed. Also, when the Israelites were in the desert and they were given the opportunity to build trust in God that he would provide manna every morning. They had the choice of looking to God and trusting He would provide, or grumbling about the harsh desert conditions and the fact that they weren't in the Promised Land yet. I can remember various situations when I knew God's will, but I simply did not have the strength to follow. I prayed and prayed for His strength. Ultimately, He did bless me with faith and strength, and I did follow through. Usually, it didn't happen over night. This gives me hope when currently there are things I require His strength and faith for, and that He will be faithful. It also reminds me to be patient, and to trust His timing and will. I figure these opportunities of having to be dependent on God for blessing, is both bringing me closer to Him, and building trust. Another thing I find helpful is asking for encouragement during the process, and trusting it when it comes. I'm curious what has been helpful for other people? I really relate to this idea of trying to be faithful and trusting, yet not always having faith and trust. Faith does seem like a blessing; particularly around the BIG stuff. But, I also agree we need to do our part, and exercise faith when we can. I think of the man who had to stretch his shriveled hand to be healed. Also, when the Israelites were in the desert and they were given the opportunity to build trust in God that he would provide manna every morning. They had the choice of looking to God and trusting He would provide, or grumbling about the harsh desert conditions and the fact that they weren’t in the Promised Land yet.

I can remember various situations when I knew God’s will, but I simply did not have the strength to follow. I prayed and prayed for His strength. Ultimately, He did bless me with faith and strength, and I did follow through. Usually, it didn’t happen over night. This gives me hope when currently there are things I require His strength and faith for, and that He will be faithful. It also reminds me to be patient, and to trust His timing and will.

I figure these opportunities of having to be dependent on God for blessing, is both bringing me closer to Him, and building trust. Another thing I find helpful is asking for encouragement during the process, and trusting it when it comes.

I’m curious what has been helpful for other people?

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