Do you have faith?

Many say that faith is a crutch. Faith is not real. Faith is weak. Faith is not real. Faith is not enough to give God a chance. Faith is for whimps. The thing is that everyone has faith in something or someone.

In every personal relationship we have faith that the other person actually cares for us and won’t hurt us. No matter what they say, in the end you have to have faith they will do what they say.

In our business relationships we have faith that the other side will own up to their end. No matter how many contracts you sign, how many confirmation emails you send, in the end you have to have faith that what was agreed to will actually happen.

We have faith in our leaders that they have our best interests in mind. We are in an election year and those running will say a lot of things so will put our faith in them and vote for them. I have a question how often is that faith rewarded?

We have faith in a lot of things we don’t even think about. For example, when you turn on the water in your home you have faith that the water is safe. We have no control over the water company, but we believe it is safe.

Everyone has faith in something. Faith is part of every person’s everyday life. Hebrews 11:1 is a great definition of faith, whether you believe in Jesus or not, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Faith is trusting that something you have no control over, and hoping it is working for your benefit.

Jesus says in 2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. On earth we see that faith does not seem to work out in our favor in our relationships, business decisions, and politics yet we still have faith in a lot of things.

Jesus asks us to have faith in Him and see if He does not have your best interests in mind. Jesus even gives us a promise to go with it, and if He does not complete His promise, then don’t believe in Him. Romans 8:28 says “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Many times, people will say well God did not come through with this or that, so faith in God is useless. Are you so sure God was not working in your best interests. Remember life is so short and we cannot see or anticipate everything, however God can. God says can you trust me, can you put your faith in Me.

Many times, people leave God when things get tough and say God is a liar. But we see so little, and He sees it all and has an amazing plan, but for the plan to work we have to have faith in the person who has the plan and see it through.

We do that all the time on earth with personal relationships, with jobs, business deals, with politics and give them a chance to work out. But with God, we do not give Him that same amount of respect and trust.

God says He never fails to do anything He has promised. Why not give God a chance to see you through. I have learned when I do, the end is always better than the beginning.

Yes, there were and there still are times when I go God are you sure this is for my benefit. God has proven to me, it always is, and He has never let me down. I have been through some pretty rough stuff. But I have found out that if I place my trust in God, even when it does not make any sense it always works out for good.

As I write this I am going through another time in my life where I am like God are you sure, and God is Ok to have that conversation, the question is at the end who will you put your trust in?

Three choices

(1)    Yourself – if you are honest, you know that rarely works out in the long run.

(2)    Someone else – How many times has that not worked in your life?

(3)    God – Who is the only one who truly has the power to do the amazing for you.

Remember Jesus loves you; I love you, and you are awesome!