Why can't we buy a packet of Faith, I wonder? In regular size or the large economy pack.
Let's consider another scenario. Let's say you have a health problem.
You go to the doctor. He diagnoses the problem and suggests treatment or an operation of some sort. You put your health and your life in his hands and the hands of the consultant, surgeon, anaesthetist, nurses and so on. You don't check their credentials, qualifications and success rates. You're too ill to do that.
In other words you have Faith in them and the health system they work in.
Why can't we have the same level of Faith in God?
Is it because we can see the doctors and not God; not directly that is?
We have Faith in many people in life. Not just doctors. The bus or train driver, the air-plane pilot, the electrician who fixes our fixtures at home, the car mechanic who fixes our car and so on.
When it comes to God, who is far more capable and Almighty than any of these mere humans, we sometimes hesitate. We pray. We wait. We wonder whether He has heard. Or whether He will respond. When? How? Will it meet my requirements as I have prayed and suggested to Him?
We never ask such question to the people we deal with. Will the bus get there safely on time? Are you sure you know what you are doing with electric work? Are the car brakes safe now you've played with them?
The world is in turmoil right now. We all have different views on what is happening and how we would solve it. We all have different opinions and confidence on our leaders.
But do we have Faith in God? Is it enough Faith?
More important - does He believe us? Is our Faith just a show to convince ourselves and others that all will be well; albeit deep inside we have our doubts, our fears, and our suspicions.
"To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see." Hebrews 11:1
Let us read this as many times as it takes for its message to think in.
To be sure of what we hope for. To be certain of what we cannot see.
Are we sure about what we have prayed for to our unseen God? We should be. Otherwise what is the point in praying?
We don't need much Faith. Just as much as a grain of mustard seed. Matthew 17:20
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And don't worry if the doctor laughs at you. Some people are amused by small things!
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