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Modern Day Disciples
Proof that we are capable of great things.
I used to think
that folks who anchored their lives on Gods promises were somehow
supernatural in themselves. That walking by faith
believing that Gods Word will come to pass required great
strength. When we read about how God moved a mountain in someones life,
how they were healed, how a negative situation was transformed into a
great victory, we sometimes think, Wow, I will never have that kind of
faith.
But the other day I realized that although these events are wonderful,
nothing takes more faith than driving in rush hour traffic. Think about
it. Here you are, strapped to the interior of a machine filled with
explosive fuel, with sparkplugs firing under the hood, driving amid all
the crazies of the world.
Careening by you at the speed of light, on the right, is a car filled with
16 year-old boys who are mesmerized by the beat
from their CD and by the woman in the car to your left. As for the single
beauty on your left, she is busy multitasking with her lipstick in the
mirror, her pink cell phone, a mocha java latte, and the car of teenage
boys. Forget about Grandpa talking to his dog, the windowless van weaving
in and out of traffic, or the harried mother trying to stop the fighting
in the back seat. Anyone in their right mind will admit that this exercise
alone proves that the angels of the Lord are encamped round about us.
We read about how the disciples rowed out into the deep and met with high
waves, and we think that their faith is unattainable. Yet, I believe that
each day we more than measure up. Each time we slip behind the wheel and
turn on the ignition, we exercise remarkable faith. We honestly believe
that we will arrive safely at our destination even though, statistically
speaking, it is not a logical conclusion.
Each day we believe as the disciples did, that we will get to the other
side. We have faith supernatural faith faith that moves mountains, and
we take it out for a spin every day. Knowing this, let us now go forth and
do great things.
"If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed ...
nothing shall be impossible unto you."
Matthew, Chapter 17: Verse 20 |
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