WEEK 17 – DAY 5

April 30, 2021

USE THE FAITH YOU HAVE

The apostles said to the Lord, Increase our faith – that trust and confidence that springs from our belief in God. And the Lord answered, If you had faith (trust and confidence in God) even as a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, Be pulled up by the roots, and be planted in the sea, and it would obey you. Luke 17:5-6 (AMP)

You can’t go out on a limb for God

unless you’re climbing the tree!

You cannot possibly walk on water

if you’ve never set foot on the sea!

I wrote this in 2009 but it still applies now that Susan and I are building a ministry together and taking care of each other. It has been our experience, that our faith, our trust and confidence in God, grows as we exercise it. Remember God’s faithfulness to us in a small matter helps us to have faith in Him for the next, larger challenge. 2009: I have faith that God will take care of my needs while I care for mother and later in my retirement years because I exercised faith when I taught at a Christian school for over 10 years. He provided food, clothing, and shelter even when I was living below poverty level. He still provides. Yesterday, I mentioned to Mom that I would like to have a second pair of jeans before I go to Alaska this summer. Last night, our friend Glida from down the street called to tell me a lady had given her some clothes that didn’t fit her and asked if I could use a pair of jeans and several pair of shorts! God provided not only the jeans but also shorts for working in the yard as it gets hotter. I must believe that the same God who sent me jeans, can give me words to witness to the lost, comfort the grieving, and encourage fellow believers. I simply must use the faith I have, make the first step, and rely on God to propel me to the finish line!

Father, help us to exercise faith as we trust You to make Precious Jewels Ministries exactly what You want it to be. We thank You for faithfully providing for our needs even though our income says we are still below poverty level. Thank You for providing a FREE washer and dryer last week!