She’s Right!!!

Recently a friend of mine who is not a Christian, after listening to me complain for a little while, interrupted me and asked me where my faith was. She rebuked me telling me I say I am a Christian, but I am not living like it. I am not believing the God who I am speaking about. And she is right. Shamefully, I am not living what I preach. I know my God is big, but I make Him small with my doubt and unbelief. He has done so many things for me and brought me through so many problems. Not long ago, I was trying to figure out my finances and He worked everything out for me right on time and He has done so much more for me in what seemed to be insurmountable obstacles. I am not sure why I keep on doubting His work in my life. This doubt is diminishing my testimony in Christ. It is like I have a form of godliness, but I am denying its power.

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

I must admit that I have not held my thoughts captive. They have been roaming freely creating havoc and lying to me about God’s truths. And the truth is God is able through His mighty power at work within me, to do far more than I could ever ask or think when everything around me is failing.  In recent times, we have seen gaps even in the United States most trusted Secret Service, and as I am writing this article airline flights have been affected along with elections, health systems and even bookings at jails. I was quite amused to see the phrase “jail bookings” as if a jail were a hotel, but I digress. My point is a lot of services we depend on in the world were crippled because of a global shutdown of the Internet that even when it came back up still had rippling effects in first world nations that also impacted vital shipments of blood supply. Thankfully, to be covered by the blood of Jesus and experience its power, we will not be impacted by an Internet shutdown.  It is futile to put our trust in people and things, because they are limited, but God is limitless. I can’t even totally depend on myself for that matter, I can only depend on Him. I can completely trust the One True God, who is above all else and who can do the impossible. 

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.  They have bowed down and fallen; But we have risen and stand upright. Psalm 20:7-8

Oh, I feel a shout and dance coming on. Let the people of the Lord say, “Amen!”  

So many things are failing around us, but we serve a God who never fails. God cannot fail. I know I need to trust and rest in Him because although so much around may seem shaky and built on sinking sand, my God is immovable and unshakable. He is the firm and solid Rock on which I stand and when everything around me falls, I can rise in Him.  And I must not shrink back. I must hold my ground on His truth and His sure promises so that I will be revealed as one of the children of God, who hopes in Him alone. His creation is waiting for our manifestation as His children being light in this dark world and walking in liberty, hope and faith.

But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6

My friend is right. I have not been walking in faith and I have been consumed by doubt and so I waver, but my God is faithful and faultless. He has never failed me yet.  I need to rise up as His child for everyone to see. Many are waiting to see how God works in me. Therefore, I must stand firm in my faith. Like Abraham, I need to be able to leave everything behind as God commands and go to a place where I don’t know, and my faith in doing so will be considered righteousness. Like the people of Israel, I must be able to look a bit awkward walking around the walls of Jericho one time for six days, and on the seventh day march around seven times and then make a loud shout knowing God has given me the victory even though I have not seen the walls fall yet. I must have faith enough to do what makes no sense and throw a stick into water to make iron float like Elisha. And I need to be like the Jamaican pastor and his family who while Hurricane Beryl destroyed their home sang of the goodness of God and praised Him for His awesomeness, knowing that although they were losing all they owned, they could stand firm in their faith in Christ. Like this family, I must have that living bold faith that my friend has questioned me about so that she and others will see my God do the impossible in my life.