FAITH is believing in your heart that good can overcome evil, that the sun can shine in a rainstorm and there is rainbow after the rain. Faith is believing in something you can't see or hear, something deep inside that is difficult to fathom. Faith is trusting in God and yourself enough to know that no matter how things turn out, you will make the best of them. Through faith, we grasp God; promises. Faith allows you to know in your heart before you see with your eyes. "For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7
HOPE is not closing your eyes to the difficulties, sufferings or failures in life. It is trusting in a future that is filled with God's promises. To look forward to with confidence that God knows what is best for you. "For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11
LOVE is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, it is not easily angered and it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. Faith, hope and love, the greatest of these is love. "Greater love than no one than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." John 15:13
Showing posts with label Faith. Show all posts
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Putting God to the test
Scripture said do not put our God to the test and that God will not push us or let us be tempted beyond what we can bear. We have heard this quote from time to time and probably said it many times as well. However, life has shown that God has allowed us to go through experiences that are more than what we can bear or handle on our own.
In the book of Job, he endured a great deal of suffering and grief so much so that his wife told him to curse God and die. Although as Christian, we may with the sovereignty of God, go through difficult and painful circumstances, but what if we are face with such enormous pain that even the grace of God is not sufficient for us? What happen to the promise of God that “Never will I forsake you” (Heb 13:5-6) and “Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest” (Matt 11:28). Can we truly lean on Him and let Him carry our burdens with complete trust and faith?
When we are push to the end of the world, what hope is there for us? Since God is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, He is well above all scientific theories and surely He is still able to allow my heart to continue beating even when my potassium level drops to a dangerous 2.2 mg/dl.
I do not doubt in the greatness of God but I simply cannot carry my cross anymore. Since I suffers from hypokalmia, perhaps it’s time God affirms His supremacy that even if my current potassium level at 2.7mg/dl drops to 2.2mg/dl while I go without medication, supplement and food, He is able to keep me alive! God, I surrender my life to you… It’s all yours now.
In the book of Job, he endured a great deal of suffering and grief so much so that his wife told him to curse God and die. Although as Christian, we may with the sovereignty of God, go through difficult and painful circumstances, but what if we are face with such enormous pain that even the grace of God is not sufficient for us? What happen to the promise of God that “Never will I forsake you” (Heb 13:5-6) and “Come to me, all you who are weary and heavy burdened and I will give you rest” (Matt 11:28). Can we truly lean on Him and let Him carry our burdens with complete trust and faith?
When we are push to the end of the world, what hope is there for us? Since God is Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, He is well above all scientific theories and surely He is still able to allow my heart to continue beating even when my potassium level drops to a dangerous 2.2 mg/dl.
I do not doubt in the greatness of God but I simply cannot carry my cross anymore. Since I suffers from hypokalmia, perhaps it’s time God affirms His supremacy that even if my current potassium level at 2.7mg/dl drops to 2.2mg/dl while I go without medication, supplement and food, He is able to keep me alive! God, I surrender my life to you… It’s all yours now.
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