Isn’t Beth amazing how she ALWAYS puts the focus back on God? I have been there so many times saying: ‘Look at me ~ see what I can do!’. I only can do things for a short while until I break down because I am out of steam.
I love what Beth is telling us about faithfulness in the beginng of study eight: “But if we learn to trust in His faithfulness, we of all persons may be most blessed”. And she goes on to say: “The faithfulness of the believer is his belief in God’s believability!” – Right on, Beth! I always say too that His faithfulness is amazing, even when I am faithless and run around like a chicken without a head.
Just look at the faithfulness God has displayed in sending us the Gate to Heaven! He promised and He ‘delievered’! All our sins are nailed to the cross – forever and ever! So why can’t we just trust/believe in the small, daily stuff? I don’t know. But I have to say, over the last couple of months I have really giving everything over to Him. He knows what He is doing. If He tells me to wait – I know that something better is around the corner. Although waiting is sometimes really hard and my fingers show that I want to take over (I pick on my thumbs when I am nervous).
So, the only thing God is asking us to do is have faith: “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him”. (Heb 11:6) – Another great point Beth touches on: “Do you believe what God does or who He is?” Very powerful, don’t you think? One is fueled by sight, the other one is fueled by His faithfulness! You see, everything is a God ‘thing’. I want to be that woman who seeks His heart and not just His miracles or how He answers my prayers.
So, how do we attain such faith that is fueled by His faithfulness? To stay in His Word. To apply His Word to our daily life. If we read the Bible on a regular basis, we find that God has been faithful throughout history. We are so blessed to have the Bible, don’t you think? We have it right there in front of us, in black and white. If I memorize Bible verses, I have them handy when I struggle; if it is at home, at work or just going somewhere. His Word calms me down. I find His strength to see me through. Yeah – He is that faithfull. Always there for me, no matter what. We are ready to stand against attacks of the evil one. We can share that wisdom we find in His Word with others.
Isn’t it great that we have His Spirit living in us? To rely on His faithfulness for the rest of this life until we see Him face-to-face?
Lord, help me to increase my faith by staying in your Word. Help me to find time to drink in your promises and see your faithfulness at every turn in life. No matter what comes my way, I am trusting you to see me through the valley of shadows until eternity. I pray this in the presious name of my Lord and Savior, I pray in Jesus’ name. Amen!
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“So why can’t we just trust/believe in the small, daily stuff?” – As we would say here in Alabama, “ain’t it the truth?” 🙂 For some reason the small stuff is often more difficult than the big stuff, and I think for me that’s because it blows my mind to think that God SEES the small stuff in my life. But He does…and aren’t we glad?
One thing I repeatedly see Christians fail to realize is that Bible study and prayer are not something we HAVE to do or NEED to do, it’s something we GET to do. It’s a privilege!!!
Lovely post as usual, Iris. You so bless me!
Iris, I am with you girl! What a great post – the Lord has so richly blessed you hon! I am so excited about what God is doing – is it easy to deal with? no, but it’s some good stuff!
God is just amazing. I can tell you are gleaning sooo much from this study Iris – I am as well. I love what Carol just said about “getting to” pray and study – it’s such a joy!
Bless you Iris – you’re so special!
Girl – mind telling me why you forgot to mention your 23rd anniversary on all your blogs? Not a one of them has a post dedicated to your special day?! Naughty! I hope you’re having a very special day together. 🙂 hehe
Great post, Iris. And boiling it down to the time we spend with God is so important. Without it, we will surely never have faith.
Bless you, dear Iris! You are right — God has been so faithful in the past, and through reading the Word we are reminded of His never-ending love.
BTW, Happy 23rd Anniversary! That’s awesome news. You’re getting close to the big Silver one!
“Although waiting is sometimes really hard and my fingers show that I want to take over (I pick on my thumbs when I am nervous).”
I do the same thing! My cuticles are icky. Session eight sounds like it is right up my alley. I started it last night and hope to finish it today. Then I will start nine and be back on track! (I just hope the video works today, it didn’t this weekend). By the way, I’m sorry I haven’t told you yet but HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
Amen! And Happy Anniversary! God is good! Love ~ Patricia
it always amazes me how faithless I am when it come to reading His precious word. I mean I ahve the answers, the enrouragement, the wisdom – HIS very voice – right here and yet I neglect it. I choose TV over it. It is sad and so very stupic of me.
Thanks for another great post and for reminding us what is there for us in His Word.