LET US WALK BY FAITH – III

Faith is a very clear indication about the “faithfulness” of the person, in whom our faith is placed. When we place our faith in someone, the underlying thought, firstly being expressed silently is, our inability and our helplessness, in regards to whatever that we are facing. Secondly, our belief and confidence that this person, would be able to help us. Therefore the faith, and therefore the confidence and the courage.

The LORD Jesus, speaking to his followers and disciples, including us today, exhorts, not to worry about our needs – “22 Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. 23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” – Luke 12:22-24

The LORD who cares for the birds and the lilies, would surely care for us, and provide what we need. This calls for trust in God, that He will stand true to His Word, and will honour His promise. He who called us is faithful and will always stand by His word.

The problem if any, is never with God, but with us, and from our side. We seem to trust ourselves more than anything and anyone else…especially when there is a problem. If not, we freeze, out of helplessness and hopelessness. Both are not healthy for us, and lead us the wrong path.

David says this, in regards to his needs, and how he approaches them, “7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, And with my song I will praise Him.” – Psalms 28:7. The LORD is our hope and our rock.

The lesson for us to learn. We should take comfort, from the words of our LORD, and take inspiration, from the words of David, when it comes to our needs, and our walk on the narrow way. Even so, the LORD help us to walk by faith.